Bonus Worksheet 2: Student Activity

Charting the Consequences

Name: __________________________________

After reading “Alcohol and Your Body,” complete the following chart. For each organ, write a possible short- and long-term effect of using alcohol. The first one has been completed for you.

Organ	Possible Short-Term Effect	Possible Long-Term Effect
Stomach	Stomach produces more acid.	Acid damages the lining of the stomach, causing ulcers or stomach cancer.
Heart
Kidneys
Skin
Liver

Take it Further!

Using alcohol can also affect a person’s relationships with friends and family, as well as their performance at school or work. Thinking of this, what are some other possible short- and long-term effects of abusing alcohol?

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