Alcohol is a depressant that can effect people in a huge variety of ways - some folk are pleasantly relaxed by the drug, others lose their inhibitions completely while for the less fortunate it can turn them into mumbling, dribbling bores or crazed psychotic nutters.

It's important to note that even though alcohol is legal, it is still a very powerful and addictive drug that can have a devastating effect on some people's lives

Casual drinking and the occasional blow out can be real fun, but it's important to be aware of the long term effects and watch out for increasing consumption.

The use of Alcohol in this country is legal. There are aspects of alcohol use (such as drinking alcohol before driving and public order offences involving alcohol) which are controlled by law, but generally the legal controls focus on the sale of alcohol to others. It is not against the law to produce alcohol in the form of beer or wine, but distillation is illegal.