Alcohol

Alcohol is a drug that affects your body and mind in dangerous ways. When you drink alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, or spirits, the alcohol enters your bloodstream and damages important organs. Your liver works overtime to remove it, which can lead to liver disease if you drink too much over time. Your brain gets affected too—alcohol slows down your thinking, makes you clumsy, and can cause memory loss. Regular drinking increases your risk of cancer, heart disease, and obesity.

Consider how many Nigerians struggle with alcohol-related health problems. Someone who drinks heavily might develop a swollen belly from liver damage or suffer sudden health collapse in their forties. Your teenage brain is still developing, so alcohol use now can cause permanent damage to your learning ability and decision-making skills.