Alcoholism and its affects It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol, but many teenagers do. Alcohol goes directly into the bloodstream which is why it effects every system in the body Heavy drinking can cause cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. Children in families with alcoholic members are at a higher risk for alcoholism. Excessive drinking can decrease the amount of testosterone in a man's body and …showed first 75 words of 354 total…

…showed last 75 words of 354 total…Alcoholism is a disease -- just like diabetes or high blood pressure. But having the disease is nothing to be ashamed of. Many teens have determined that they are alcoholics and are getting help through Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcohol can give you bad breath and hangovers and has lots of calories. In other words alcohol will make you fat and ugly, and stupid so if you want to look good and be healthy DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL.