Introduction
Alcohol is the chemical that has received the most attention from aggression researchers because it has been associated with violence and aggressive behaviors. Consumption of alcoholic drinks has been associated with the potential to increase violent behaviors. The use of abusive drugs can cause anger in people because of the effect they have on the brain. When consumed in excessive amounts, it impairs one’s judgment and ability to make decisions leading to impulsive and reckless conduct.
Application
An example of how alcohol can cause aggression in a person is that it impairs an individual’s judgment and ability to make decisions making the person act impulsively and recklessly. It also reduces inhibition, allowing one to act on aggressive impulses they would otherwise have controlled. People under the influence of drug abuse are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as physical confrontations and violent crimes, which can cause aggression toward each other.
Abusing drugs such as opioids and stimulants increases the levels of aggression. These drugs cause irritation, agitation, and a lack of the ability to control impulses resulting in aggressive behavior. In general, the use of alcohol and other drugs can significantly increase the possibility of the development of aggression and violent activities in people. Thus, individuals must be aware of the potential effects of these substances and avoid using them to prevent their negative effects.
Conclusion
Finally, when alcohol is consumed, it causes violence by interfering with the brain’s normal functioning. It weakens the brain mechanism that restrains impulsive behaviors such as unsuitable aggression. Impairing information processing makes one misinterpret social cues, thereby reacting excessively to a perceived threat. At the same time, narrowing of attention might result in an incorrect assessment of the future risks of acting on an immediate violent impulse.