Curiosity Make them more popular Makes them relaxed Makes them feel more grown up Use it as relief from confusing or painful emotions ACTUALLY STUDIES SHOW THAT MOST TEENS DO NOT USE ALCOHOL.
Commercials make alcohol look fun and exciting People in the commercial are usually young and attractive It is done on PURPOSE!! No company will put the negative effects of alcohol in a commercial because they want to make money They do not care about your health!!
Most teens decide to drink in order to be cool or hang out with the “cool people”. It’s not easy to say no, but it is the right thing to do. BINGE DRINKING Having several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time. This is very dangerous and can cause the body’s systems to fail You can stop breathing, heart rate might fall, even death This will lead to people needing their stomachs pumped.
Teens already deal with many issues School, social life, parents When alcohol is mixed into the equation, it makes handling these things much harder. Also damages your physical health and could get you in trouble with the law.
Teens are still growing Alcohol can hard the body and damage the brain Your body will not grow and develop properly Alcohol effects emotions It is not easy to handle the emotional changes a teenager goes through Anger, sadness, boredom Teenagers think alcohol will help solve their problems It might change how you feel right away, but it does not solve problems
People who use alcohol Have trouble dealing with others Can’t control emotions This will lead to bigger problems when you get older. Alcohol does not: Relieve stress Help you sleep (actually disrupts sleep)
You all are minors Minor is a person under the age of adult rights and responsibilities If an underage teenager buys or is found with alcohol on him or her, they can be arrested and fined. If you are caught driving while intoxicated you lose your license Also alcohol can be considered a gateway drug. Leads to use of other drugs and commit crimes.