Think before you drink!

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Think before you drink!

Good afternoon everyone. Today, our message for you is simple. Think before you drink. 80,000 of today's first year university students will drop out of school next year for alcohol or drug related reasons. How many of you are honestly aware of the dangers you are putting yourself in when you go out drinking to socialise with your friends? I am not here to preach, or to tell you what to do, just to offer you my advice. Most of you may drink to socialise while some of you may feel more confident with a couple of vodkas. Think. One drink may be fine but two or three everyday could lead to dependency, depression and debt. Why, you may ask, do students drink?

1. Social reasons. You all want to meet new friends.

2. You will want to unwind and enjoy yourself after a hard day's work.

3. Everyone feels the need to be accepted. Are you lacking confidence?

4. There are no parents watching over you which allow you more freedom.

5. You may have a problem hence a drink will help you forget it