Dear Brothers of the Alpha Kappa Delta Fraternity,
I write to you today on behalf of the AADAP (American Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program), not to change your lifestyle or your opinions, but merely to inform you of the potential dangers of alcohol and drug abuse (I.e. Alcoholism, drug related illnesses, and even death.). Through this I hope you will become more appreciative of a happier and sober lifestyle.
In 2005, 15,000 people died from alcohol related diseases such as liver disease, mouth cancers, and breast cancer due to drinking habits. According to Professor Mark Bellis, "Most people do not realize how many of the body's systems are affected by alcohol and the relationship for example between alcohol and cancer, particularly cancer of the digestive system but also breast cancer." The only way to avoid increasing your chances of getting diseases like these, are to manage your habits wisely, and strive towards a sober lifestyle.
It is clinically proven that people living a sober lifestyle also live happier and more successful lives as well. Alcohol damages the body, forcing it to spend more energy on protecting itself from the potential dangers of alcohol, rather than daily activities, causing exhaustion and a shortened attention span. Alcohol impairs your mental stability, sometimes creating feelings of invincibility which can become very dangerous to your physical and sometimes social health. In a world without alcohol, these false feelings and potential harms could be avoided.
Have you ever lost a friend due to a drunk driving accident, whether or not they were the ones at fault? Well, it's not uncommon if you have. Drunk driving accidents are the number one killer of Americans between ages 15 and 20. And the price for accidentally hitting someone while driving drunk? Vehicular manslaughter charges. Forget college, and forget any other life plans unless they include sharing showers and sleeping on mats for many years.
By drinking and/or any other substance abuse, you are throwing every life plan, goal, and potential success out the window. You're holding yourself back from your true potential, and could eventually not only affect your life, but the lives of others due to carelessness and acting on a whim due to peer pressure. Please think ahead, and think about your life. Save lives by staying sober.
Sincerely,
the AADAP
