Binge drinking, drinking alcohol with the intention of getting drunk quickly, is a growing social problem, mainly among young people.

Much has been said about the dangers of binge drinking. It is well documented that binge drinking affects the brain adversely, that binge drinkers have the highest rate of alcohol-related injuries, that binge drinking increases aggression and the chance of becoming the victim of violence, and that binge drinking impairs decision-making skills.

Certainly, information of this kind can help reverse this tragic trend, but – as was the case with smoking – it must be accompanied by hard-hitting legislation before this growing problem can be effectively checked.

Young people tend to do things they consider ‘fun’ and not count the costs. The idea that binge drinking can have grave physical and mental effects in the long run is something young people tend to ignore.

I have designed a worksheet for the text on binge drinking (available as download in the category ‘creative writing’) with annotations, questions and activities.

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