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Alcohol Informative Speech

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Intro-
The drug that I chose was alcohol. Alcohol is a substance that alters the way the human body works. Although alcohol can be fun, it can be seriously dangerous and can even cause death. Around 88,000 people die from alcohol related problems. Alcoholic drinks vary in the percentage of alcohol that they contain. All states enforce a minimum drinking age of 21, it is the most commonly used drug in our society today.

History of Controlled Substance
Fermented grain, fruit juice and honey have all been used to make alcohol for thousands of years. An early alcoholic drink in China was drank around 7000 B.C and in India an alcoholic beverage called sura, distilled from rice, was used between 3000 and 2000 B.C. Greek literature is full of warning against excessive drinking. Many Native Americans took part in developing alcoholic beverages in pre-Columbian times and a variety of fermented beverages from the Andes region of South America were created from corn, grapes (or) apples, which was called “chicha.” …show more content…

8.3 million children in the United States approximately 11%, live with at least one parent who is in need of treatment for alcohol- or drug- dependency. 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 is living in a home where alcoholism or alcohol abuse is a fact of daily life.
Legal Response to Possession/Intent to Sell/Distribution of Controlled Substance
Possession: Purchase is prohibited and there is NO ALLOWANCE for youth (under 21 years old) purchase for law enforcement purposes.
Intent to Sell: Must be at least 18 years of age to sell alcohol at a store.
Distribution: Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages at a

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