Alcohol

The social effects of alcohol are numerous and wide-ranging depending on the type of alcohol use: be it social drinking, alcohol abuse or alcoholism. The use of alcohol at social events, although common, may lead to alcohol abuse or binge drinking. The social effects that may be experienced during these types of events include unprotected sex, possible pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and date rape. These social effects are particularly high among college-age students where alcohol consumption is fairly common.