Teens and Drinking

Alcohol and Young People…Every Parent Should Read This

By Madison

An article in The Los Angeles Times discusses the importance of a parents role when it comes to enforcing rules about drug and alcohol use. I believe it is detrimental, especially so because of the fact that " A child who starts drinking before age 15 has a 50% chance of becoming alcoholic; the risk falls to 9% for those who wait... »

Signs That Your Teen Is Binge Drinking

By Madison

(OzarksFirst.com) Springfield, MO -- Here's a scary statistic. A recent survey of local colleges found that more than one third of kids under 21 have engaged in binge drinking in the past two weeks. Recently, a 16 year old teen who died from alcohol poisoning. Other teens say underage drinking is an issue for every student. "I've had friends that have gotten... »

Younger Brains Tricked By Alcohol

By Madison

(The Sydney Morning Herald) TEENAGERS who drink heavily can associate bad experiences such as vomiting and car accidents with pleasure, according to a US expert on alcohol abuse. Aaron White, a health administrator with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, said neurological processes, that were originally designed to ensure human survival, were put off course by alcohol. Dr White, a psychologist,... »

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