This mission will define alcohol and crime and find out if there is a strong link between alcohol consumption and crime. The results and statistics will also be used to present the information. The laws and legislation in place regarding alcohol consumption will also be presented, including the pros and cons of alcohol as well as a conclusion of my thoughts and beliefs in relation to the link between alcohol and crime. “Alcohol reduces our ability to think clearly,” says Professor McMurran, a psychologist at the University of Nottingham. “It narrows our attention and gives us tunnel vision.” If someone provokes us while we are drunk, we don't do it. consider other factors, such as the consequences of taking the bait. This can lead to violent reactions from people who are generally unaware of things. “According to the Oxford Dictionary, alcohol is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits and other beverages, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as a fuel (Oxford University Press 2013). Additionally, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has stated that alcohol interferes with the brain's communication pathways and can affect the appearance and function of the brain. and behavior, and make clear thinking and coordinated movements more difficult. There is a perception that alcohol consumption generally leads to negative consequences, such negativity can lead to long-term medical problems which may consist of accidents. stroke and liver disease in the short term and social problems such as outlier behavior and, more importantly, crime, said that about 3 million violent crimes...... middle of document. .....line]Available on: https://. www.gov.uk/government/news/targeted-action-to-tackle-alcohol-rated-crime-and-disorder [Accessed January 3, 2014]. pareek, k., 2012. Benefits and harms of drinking alcohol on your health. [Online] Available at: http://www.goodhealthtime.com/lifestyle/pros-and-cons-of-drinking-alcohol-on-your-health/[Accessed January 2, 2014]. press, or, 2013. Definition of alcohol in English. [Online] Available at: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/alcohol [Consulted on 01 1 14]. Studies, IOA, 2013. Alcohol-related crime in England and Wales. [Online] Available at: http://www.ias.org.uk/Alcohol-knowledge-centre/Crime-and-social-impacts/Factsheets/UK-alcohol-rated-crime-statistics.aspx [Accessed 27 December 2013].T, B., 2013. Domestic violence and alcohol. [Online]Available at: http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/abuse/a/aa990331.htm[Consulted 1 1 2014].