Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help transmit signals from one nerve in the brain to another (Drinkaware). Drinking diminishes our mental acuity and judgment. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “1,825 college students ages 18 to 24 die from unintentional alcohol-related injuries, including motor vehicle accidents” (NIAAA) . Another problem that affects us mentally is addiction. Alcohol is highly addictive and people suffer from withdrawal. (Brittanica, Mark Keller). Alcohol affects the human body and causes its death at an early age. Alcohol harms your organs such as the heart, liver, pancreas and brain. (NIAAA). Additionally, there is an increase in the development of cancers around the mouth, esophagus, throat, liver and breast (NIAA). Drinking alcohol has caused people to take actions they might not have taken when sober. Drinking regularly reduces serotonin levels in your brain. This leads to depression and