Substance Abuse By: Kristina Provost Erika Lombardo Gianni Aloe Alessandro D’ermes

Teenagers Teens are more vulnerable to addiction. Teens between the ages 11 to 15 are more likely to become alcoholics. Adults drink more than teens. There are many risks for teens who drink.

Media’s View: The media influences the minds of young teens. Teens drink to appear grownup and mature. Songs nowadays talk about alcohol, sex and violence. Alcohol is dangerous and can harm the health of teens.

Medical Evidence: Drinking can increase the risk of illness. We should not be consuming a lot of alcohol each week. Drinking can have MANY negative effects on a person’s health. Alcohol reduces stress?

Similarities and Differences: Alcohol for any age or gender is dangerous. Alcohol has no positive effects. This dangerous liquid is hurting many people.

Representation of Alcohol affecting the brain

Bibliography: http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/the-dangers-of-teenage-drinking.htm https://student.societyforscience.org/article/alcohol-can-rewire-teenage-brain http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK37586/ http://alcalc.oxfordjournals.org/content/44/3/229 http://www.alcoholproblemsandsolutions.org/HealthIssues/1043262505.html https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-health-benefits-of-moderate-drinking/ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse.htm

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