Unit 5: Addictions

Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a disease that affects people of all walks of life. The social acceptance of drinking can often lead to denial—and, if left untreated, severe consequences. Let's see how alcohol affects teenager's brain.

Now let's watch a teenager who is fighting alcoholism.

The following text is taken from Kathimerini

Who might have made the following statement?

“I admit I was shocked when .............. came back drunk on Saturday night. He’s only ..................years old and had been out with friends, just as on many other weekends. He wasn’t late, but he was a mess. They’d been to a ........................... in Glyfada, where they had ...................... and .....................! How could they serve alcohol to kids?”