During college life or student phase, while hanging out with friends at parties, there is curiosity because the trend of drinking alcohol or beer is quite common. People use this thing extensively for enjoyment and fun but a common question comes in the mind of many people that whether it is safe to drink beer or alcohol or not. And since we have to talk on this subject, today in this article we will see and try to know what effect alcohol has on the health, studies and life of students – and whether a small amount of beer is also best or harmful for the body. We try to know the answer to all these questions.

Why alcohol may be harmful for students?

• Because development of all the major organs of the body is going on in humans till the age of 18-25 years, consuming alcohol during this phase directly affects decision making, memory and learning abilities.
• According to research, students who consume alcohol excessively or are addicted to it have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and low motivation, which makes one feel like being trapped in a trap.
• If you consume alcohol at an early age, then the chances of getting addicted to it are very high, which definitely has a negative impact on their future career and relationships.

Short term effects

• Alcohol slows activity and reaction time, therefore increasing the risk of accidents, fights, and risky behaviors.
• When someone drinks alcohol, then after 12-15 hours or the next day there is a hangover, headache, nausea and fatigue, due to which you give a poor performance for the whole day, such as missing classes, procrastination, etc.
• Sometimes, in excitement, one may overdose on alcohol which can lead to poisoning, which is a life threatening condition.

Long term effects

• Liver damage due to regular drinking is a common thing for an alcohol addict who can develop (fatty liver, cirrhosis), high blood pressure and digestive issues.
• This also has a bad effect on mental health, such as mood swings, depression and getting angry over small things, these are common issues.
• Here when it comes to students, their academic focus gets weak due to which their college performance or grade records can also decline or else you run away from giving time to your work, It is obvious that this also impacts future opportunities.

Myths vs Reality

Myth: Drinking a little beer every day improves your health

Reality: There is no solid proof of this claim till now and if you start drinking at an early age then every dose of alcohol can be harmful for the developing brain and it can also lead to delay.

Myth: There is also a myth that alcohol reduces stress

Reality: The reality here is something else, alcohol only gives temporary numbness, makes you feel relaxed for some time, but if seen in the long term, anxiety and stress increases.

Types of alcohol

• Beer- 4-8%
• Wine- 8-15%
• Vodka- 35-50%
• Whiskey/Rum- 40-50%

“None of these types are safe, especially for students – they all have harmful effects on the body.”

What are safe alternatives?

If you use it to manage stress, especially for today’s students, if it is seen in a healthy way then it can be very effective, so instead of this you can adopt all the healthy and best methods, especially if you are under a lot of stress-

• Exercise and sports- You can follow this for mood boost and stress relief which will also strengthen your physical appearance.
• Meditation and yoga- This improves your mental peace and focus. This can be the best way to get relief from stress if you do meditation for 15 minutes every day.
• Pursue the hobbies- Music, art, reading, sports or any other skill that you may or may not like, you still have to learn it, it increases self-confidence.
• Chat with friends openly- A positive friend circle gives you emotional support and spending time with them lightens your mind.

It is important to have fun in college life or at a young age but not at the cost of your health and future. Beer or alcohol is not safe for students, whether it is occasionally or in small quantities because this is such a thing that when you start taking it in the beginning, you see quick effects, due to which you start taking it slowly like a medicine, which is not safe at all.

Do you think that students should avoid alcohol or not? You can definitely share your opinion in the comments and you can also explore DT covers for more helpful content.