Alcohol can come in many different forms but usually in liquid forms. There are many different types of alcohol; these include cruisers, beer, spirits, sherry port, table wine and mixed drinks. All types of alcohol have a certain percentage of alcohol.

- Cruisers 5%- Full strength beer 4.9%- Stubby 4.9%- Spirit nip 40%- Port 18%- Bottle of wine 12%

Standard drinks are different because every standard drink contains a different amount of alcohol. A standard drink is any drink that contains approximately 10 grams of alcohol. For men it is not recommended to have more than 6 standard drinks a day, and for woman it is not recommended to have more than four standard drinks on any day. Exceeding the limit could lead to long term effects of drinking.

- Full Strength Beer - 285 ml- Spirits – 30 ml- Table wine 120 ml- Port/Sherry – 60mL- Champagne – 105mL

The short term effects of drinking alcohol are:- Getting drunk- Hangovers- Headaches- Nausea- Shaking- Possible Vomiting and Memory Loss

When someone drinks alcohol heavily over a certain amount of time, it can make the person physically and mentally dependant on alcohol.The long term effects of drinking alcohol are:- Damage body parts such as the liver and heart- It can cause possible depression- Getting problems at school, work and relationshipsIt can increase the risks for:- Epilepsy- Stroke- Heart Failure- Damaged hearing- Oesophagus, liver and larynx cancer

You must be over the age of 18 to be able to purchase alcohol, but people under the age of 18 may purchase alcohol as long as they’re accompanied by an adult.