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Alcoholism
Teen Drinking
Stress, depression,
boredom, peer pressure, or just the classic stages of teen rebellion
play a big part in teenage alcohol abuse.
Due to
the ready availability of alcohol, it remains the drug of
choice among teenagers. The highest rates of underage drinking
occur in rural
areas, where teens outside the big cities may turn to
alcohol as a main source of recreation and entertainment.
Urban teens, on other hand, are more apt to succumb to peer
pressure in an attempt to increase their neighborhood
"cool" quotient. By the time they reach college
drinking age, teens face yet another round of proving
themselves in all-night jello shot contests or in bouts of
binge drinking.
82.8 percent of adults who
drink today admit to having their first drink of alcohol before
age 21, a none-too-surprising fact. However,
the problem for teenagers, their teachers and parents becomes clearer
when the more shocking statistic is brought to light: that the three
leading causes of fatalities among teenagers drunk
driving, suicides and homicides are all strongly connected
to alcohol consumption.
If you or someone
you know has a drinking problem, there is plenty of help available
online, where you can stop by a friendly forum or chat to talk with
parents or teens about beating the alcohol blues, find related facts,
stats and research, or get expert advice and tips on avoiding the
very real dangers of teen alcohol abuse...
The
Cool Spot
- Cool, interactive Flash presentation geared to teens with facts
on alcohol, how to resist peer pressure, polls and quizzes, related
links.
MADD
Online - Under 21 - Clear, straightforward facts for teenage
guys and girls, how alcohol affects the brain and body, common myths
about alcohol, plus special sections for parents, teachers and college
students, related links.
Teen
Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Geared to parents, with an
overview and basic facts, prevention strategies, when to see
a health professional, finding the right treatment, and related
links and resources from WebMD.
Teenshealth
- Alcohol
- Good discussion on alcohol's effects, dangers of alcohol
poisoning, how to avoid drinking, where to get help for problem
drinking, plus resources for coping with parents who drink,
related links.
Alateen
- Part of the Al-Anon program for helping teens cope with
the pressures and emotions of dealing with alcoholism in parents,
relatives, friends or other teens, and offering tips, advice,
online newsletter, meeting information.
also
see in Alcoholism -> Alcoholism
Research | College
Drinking
Drunk
Driving | Family
Resources | Meetings,
Support
Symptoms
& Treatment
also
see -> Depression
| Teens |
Teen Health
This
information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.
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