Slang terms: booze, brewskis, juice

Effects: poor coordination and judgment, slow reflexes, vision and memory issues

Signs of abuse:

Physical: blacking out, stomach problems, liver disease, high blood pressure, stroke

Behavioral: drinking in the morning, drinking alone, blacking out, making excuses for drinking, hiding drinking, missing work

More information can be found at the following links:

Tips for Teens: the Truth about Alcohol