
Learning for LifeandWork
Short-term effects of drinking alcohol
Updated: Nov 10, 2020
When a young person drinks alcohol often, this has an impact on the young person's health and well-being. Depending on how much alcohol is taken and the physical condition of the young person, they may experience some of these short term effects of alcohol:
Impaired judgement
Unconsciousness
Headaches
Coma
Blackouts (no memory of what happened)
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Aggressiveness - which could lead to fighting or offending others
Hangover - feeling sick the next day and having difficulty concentrating
