Alcohol consumption is linked to many harmful consequences for the individual drinker, the drinker’s immediate environment and society as a whole. There are many social consequences such as traffic accidents, workplace-related problems, family and domestic problems, and interpersonal violence.

Work
People with alcohol dependence and drinking problems are on sick leave more frequently than other employees. In Great Britain, up to 25% of workplace accidents and around 60% of fatal accidents at work may be linked to alcohol. drinking alcohol at work and hangovers may reduce productivity. Performance at work may be affected both by the volume and pattern of drinking. Co-workers perceive that heavy drinkers have lower performance,
Councilling should be available for people with alcohol abuse issues from any age. Binge drinking weekends should be monitored or completely banned as it can become a regular thing which will disturb the people in those communities. Crime is a big alcohol related issue therefore there should be police on the streets monitoring the communities to make sure that they are safe crime free for everyone.

Smoking

Passive Smoking:
Breathing other people's smoke is known as passive, involuntary or secondhand smoking (SHS). It can also be called ‘environmental tobacco smoke’. Exposure to SHS has immediate health effects. It can reduce lung function; exacerbate respiratory problems; trigger asthma attacks; reduce coronary blood flow; irritate eyes; and cause headaches, coughs, sore throats, dizziness and nausea. There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke and there are long-term health effects, especially with continued exposure over time.
Children:
Children who grow up with a parent or family member who smokes are also about twice as likely to start smoking later in life. If you’re a parent who smokes, it will be hard to explain to your children why they shouldn’t start smoking. Try to lead by example and quit. As well as improving your heath and theirs, your children may be less likely to start smoking later in life. Although children's exposure to secondhand smoke in the UK has fallen, around 4 million people still smoke in the