Alcohol

Reasons why people drink:
To forget
To hide the pain
To relax
To be more outgoing
To have fun
To be braver
To fit in
To lose control
To get away
To not have to be responsible

Reasons why people don't:
It's illegal for people under the age of 21
To set a good example
To follow a good example
Because it tastes weird
To stay in control
To keep their friends safe (Designated Drivers)
Because it's unhealthy
To make wise choices
To not take advantage of others
To avoid date rape

Alcohol's impact on my life:
My mom's father used to drink, and it had a negative impact on her life as a child, therefore she does not allow alcohol in our current household. She has maybe one or two drinks a year- a strawberry margarita when we vacation in Laughlin, Nevada in the summer. My dad drinks a beer or two during the Superbowl over at our neighbor's house, but he's allergic to alcohol, so he never has enough to cause any damage. No one in our house drinks, smokes, or does drugs, so basically, I've been pretty sheltered from that aspect of life while growing up. Thank you, Jesus.