Alcohol is one of the most prominent drugs in our society today. Many people see this drug as a way to relieve stress and have fun. Due to its inhibitory-lowering skills, people make decisions that they normally wouldn’t. it was thought that this effect stayed during the intoxication period, but a recent study could prove that differently.
Karen Hopkin reports about a study done with teenage rats in which they gave them Jello shots. The rat’s decision skills were deemed risky and continued that trend into their adult lives. Rather than to stay with the safer choice, the rats took the chance.
In this society, we have high standards for the average human. With the competition so thick, we have to take risks. Life gets boring without risks, and personally I would prefer to live a life without regrets and with stories. I am not supporting drinking at a young age, but I am not condoning it either.
