Think before you drink (opinion paragraph)

       There are many good reasons not to drink alcoholic beverages. Having said that, I think it is okay to drink a glass of wine, a beer, or a glass of champagne at a social event from time to time, but drinking excessively, every day is not a good thing, for the following reasons. First, alcohol is a drug, and if you drink too much of it, you will become addicted, an alcoholic. This means that you can't go without a drink for more than a day or two without feeling sick and craving a drink. I think we would all agree that it's not a good thing to be addicted to anything, whether it is alcohol, cocaine, or work. When we are addicted, the thing controls us, we don't control the thing. Second, drinking too much can cause chaos in your life. For example it can make you to miss work if you are drunk or have a hangover, and maybe even lose your job, have family problems,  get a divorce and lose your family. Is a drink worth that risk?  Finally, excessive drinking is bad for your body. For instance, every drink that you take destroys brain cells.   And alcohol causes damage to the liver over time. Many people who have been alcoholics for years die early when they get cirrhosis of the liver and their liver stops functioning. I guess that's why they call it a "liver." Excessive drinking actually causes little holes to form in your liver, making the organ look like a piece of Swiss cheese. In conclusion, it's alright to have a drink at a special occasion every once in a while, or a glass of wine with a meal occasionally, but if you drink to excess, you will become addicted.  it will cause chaos in your work and family life, and over time it will damage your brain and liver, two organs that you cannot live without. Think before you drink.