Alcohol Persuasive Speech

Alcohol is a common and easily obtainable drug that has been socially accepted in many countries. Alcohol is a ‘depressant drug.’ It slows down the actions of the central nervous system and lowers heart and breathing rates, allowing many people to ‘relax.’ The drug doesn’t affect the body as much if it is taken in right amounts; however if the drug is abused, it can be very harmful. Even though many people are aware of the negative effects of alcohol, people still decide to drink as it helps them unwind and have a ‘good time.’
Alcohol addiction has become an alarming issue in Australia. Drinking rates in Australia have increased as 74% of Australians aged 14-19 have drunk alcohol one or more times in their life (Australian Drug Foundation
This is due to the fact that I most likely won’t be attending school as much so I won’t be able to see my friends very often. There may also be communication issues when talking with my friends and stress will start to pile up. There may possibly be more fights as we may have different opinions on how to handle the issue. My friends may also feel hurt, afraid and upset since they aren’t able to help, this will increase the amount of anger and distress. Mood swings also can affect a relationship, as people start becoming impatient with loved ones. It’ll become difficult to quit drinking; eventually your friendships with your friends don’t work out as there is a communication barrier.
Overall, alcohol is a harmful drug that has the potential to ruin lives. If I encounter the opportunity to drink alcohol in the future, it will most likely be when I’m older and more mature. Abusing the drug will lead to many physical and emotional issues. Alcohol also can negatively impact my school-life, friendships and family relationships. Alcohol is a widely accepted drug which I will most likely encounter in my future, so I will definitely try and drink more responsibly as I am aware of all of the potential