I NEVER INTENDED TO....BUT ALCOHOL MADE ME !!! ( Enslaved by the Bottle).

Taiwo, with his identical twin brother, Kehinde (34) and their friend, identified simply as Jeje were said to have gone to Paulson hotel, on Anibaba Street to book for a room for the latter’s girlfriend who would be returning to the country Saturday night. On reaching the hotel, they were reportedly accosted by a gun wielding Mobile pliceman, Sergeant Stephen James, attached to MOPOL 22, Ikeja, who demanded for a bottle of beer.
It was gathered that one of the guests told the visitors not to buy any alcoholic drink for him (policeman) as he had already taken three bottles of beer and a local drink popularly called Alomo bitters.
But Sergent James was said to have threatened to shoot them if they refused to do his bidding. The guests, cautioned him to comport himself in a manner befitting of a responsible security agency, unknown to them that they had incurred Sergeant James’ wrath. Report had it that while the trio were leaving the premises, Sergeant James corked his riffle and opened fire first at Jeje, who was celebrating his birthday same day, in his right rib and elbow, killing him on the spot.
Sensing all was not well, eye witnesses told Vanguard yesterday that Taiwo who was clad in an ash shirt and navy blue trousers, attempted to flee the scene, only to be dragged back on his collar by the trigger happy cop who shot in his head, killing him also on the spot.
At this point, eye witnesses further said that Kehinde stood, pleading with the policeman to spare his life. But before he could finish the statement, a bullet from Sergeant James plunged his left ribs, causing him to fall. Another bullet was reportedly lodged in his buttocks by James. Thereafter, Sergeant James was said to have knelt down and shot himself in the chest, with the bullet launching out from his back.

This is how terribly intoxicating alcohol can be. When taken in excess, you loose your mind, control and coordination.

Here's the true confession of a young girl I'll chose to call Jessica for security reasons.She said" "I’m 23 and I’m in recovery. You might think it would be impossible for someone as young as me to live a sober life. But, I’m here to tell you that no matter what your age, a new life on the other side of alcohol and drugs is possible.
My parents are alcoholics and I didn’t have my first drink until age 20. My older sister passed away from an overdose of prescription drugs right before my 21st birthday. I was devastated and tired of being the responsible adult in my family. I wanted to act my age.
My part-time job as a bartender fit in perfectly with my rapidly growing addiction. My co-workers and I would drink at the end of every shift. The difference between me and them is that I drank enough to black out nearly every time. During this period in my life I was also having a lot of panic attacks. My father hardly eat cooked meals, he prefers drinking from daybreak to twilight. My mother kept shouting at him to quit drinking but he never cared to adhere. Out of frustration, she took solace in anything inside a bottle. Things got so bad that he physically began to abuse my mother. He comes home drunk and use her body for mortal combat. Mum gave me a serious warning never to interfere in her issues with Dad and I tried as much as I can to seal my lips.The chaos kept increasing till a day I came back from work stinkingly drunk. I staggered into our living room and saw my father with a rope around my mother's neck.

My vision was kinda blurry but I want to quickly end my mum's mystery. I rushed into my room and brought a dagger. No one knew what I was about doing till I stabbed my father and saw him lying in the pool of his own blood. This experience is a stigma I will forever
Live to regret. God knows....I NEVER INTENDED TO, BUT ALCOHOL MADE ME.

SHORT- & LONG-TERM EFFECTS
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual, alcohol can cause:
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headaches
Breathing difficulties
Distorted vision and hearing
Impaired judgment
Decreased perception and coordination
Unconsciousness
Anemia (loss of red blood cells)
Coma
Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence)
LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including:
Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning
Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence
Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity
Increased family problems, broken relationships
Alcohol poisoning
High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases
Liver disease
Nerve damage
Sexual problems
Permanent damage to the brain
Vitamin B 1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation
Ulcers
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls)
Malnutrition
Cancer of the mouth and throat

Don't allow the Bottle to enslave you. Drink responsibly so you won't be embarrassed publicly not by your shadow but yourself.