PEER PRESSURE

ALCOHOL
RELIGION
PREGNANCY
ALCOHOL
 It is an intoxicating substance
produced by fermentation of
grains and fruits.
 It is also a depressant that slows down
body functions such as movement,
speech, reaction time and thinking ability.
 The most common alcoholic
beverages are beer, wine and liqour.
Reasons why people
drink alcohol
 1. Peer pressure

People try to alcohol when they are in social

setting when they are in social setting where
everyone else is drinking.
 2. Stress Relief

Alcohol provides the temporary illusion that

problems have disappeared when in fact
they have just been temporarily put on hold.
 3. To lose one’s
inhibitions

Alcohol provides the courage to take

on difficult tasks.
 4. Curiosity

People are curious to find out

what it feels to consume alcohol.
 5. Socialization

Alcohol is often served

during social gatherings.
 6. Psychoactive
effects
Alcohol provides sense of
relief and detachment
from reality.
7. Modeled by others
Alcohol drinking is sometimes
influenced by parents and older
people.
Reasons why people
don’t drink alcohol
 1. Religion

People abstain from alcohol

drinking because of religious beliefs.
2. Avoiding dependency
and addiction
People who have had bad
experience from home will avoid
alcohol drinking.
 3. pregnancy

Drinking during pregnancy

increases the risk of miscarriage,
stillbirth, and premature birth.
4. Taking medications
for mental health
problems
People taking sedatives or
antidepressants should avoid
alcohol.
 5. Taking medications
for long-term
conditions
Alcohol decreases the affect of
maintenance drugs for diabetes and
circulatory problems.
 6. Intolerance to
alcohol

Some people have abnormal or

allergic reactions when drinking
alcohol.