Impact on work/school performances when drinking alcohol
- Learning for Life and Work
- May 10, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Alcohol affects a young person's health and well-being and it also makes it more difficult for a young person to function normally, when at school or at work. If the alcohol abuse is a regular occurrence for the young person, they may experience:
Increased absence from school/work
This may be due to having a hangover, sleeping in from being out late the night before, not being able to face responsibilities due to having taken too much alcohol.
Accidents in the workplace
If the young person is still under the influence of alcohol from the previous evening, they will not be able to concentrate or focus as expected and so they are more likely to either cause or be part of an accident, particularly if machinery is involved.
Reduced productivity at work or school
Performance at school/work may be affected as the young person may not feel motivated to give their best work, they may be too tired to give their best work or they may feel too unwell to give their best work.
Disciplinary action/dismissal/expulsion.
If it is discovered that the young person has not been giving their best in work/school or may have caused an accident at work/school, because of alcohol abuse, then they may be disciplined, asked to leave for a short time or they may be expelled and asked not to return to school/workplace.
QUESTIONS YOU COULD BE ASKED ON THIS
Explain two ways regular alcohol abuse can negatively affect a young person’s performance at school (4 marks)
Alcohol abuse can lead to increased absence from school. A young person may miss school due to hangovers, being out late the night before, or feeling unwell, which means they miss important lessons and fall behind in their learning. (2 marks)
It can also affect concentration and motivation in class. If a young person is tired or still feeling the effects of alcohol, they may not focus properly, which reduces the quality of their schoolwork and learning. (2 marks)
Explain two ways regular alcohol abuse can negatively affect a young person’s performance at work (4 marks)
Alcohol abuse can lead to increased absence from work. A young person may sleep in or feel too unwell to go to work after drinking the night before, which can lead to missed shifts and poor attendance. (2 marks)
It can also increase the risk of accidents at work. If a young person is still affected by alcohol, they may not be able to concentrate properly, especially in jobs that involve using machinery, which can lead to dangerous mistakes. (2 marks)
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