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The best defense against any and all forces that seek to take your freedom is knowledge. Arm yourself with the facts, know the consequences of bad decisions, and you're well on your way to being free.
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Why Do Teens Drink Alcohol?
Fair question. Let's try to dig up some good answers. Do teens drink because of peer pressure? Are TV and movies to blame? Does it run in the family? Is booze just too tempting for some people to resist? Or are teens just trying to blow off a little steam and have fun?
How Alcohol Affects The Body.
Alcohol isn't cool. Actually, it's kinda depressing. Alcohol, after all, is a drug that slows down activity in the brain and can permanently damage some other organs that your body needs to, you know, live. Too much booze can not only make you sick, but kill you.
What are the short-term effects of alcohol abuse?
Alcohol can make you lose control of your body. And still people drink too much? How much sense does that make? Alcohol slows your thinking. It can make you lose your coordination. It also makes some people aggressive, causing them to get into fights. You may even throw up or pass out. Then there's the morning after. A hangover feels pretty rotten. And blackouts are a sign you've already damaged your brain. Don't say we didn't warn you.
If Everybody's Doing It, How Bad Can It Be?
Sure, underage drinking is common. But is it really that dangerous? You bet. People who start drinking at a young age are more likely to become alcoholics. Teens who are heavy drinkers risk getting bad grades and brain damage. And then there's drunk driving. Need we say more?
Alcohol: Weighing The Risks.
Have you ever heard people say that alcohol, in moderation, can actually be healthy? So why is it a crime to buy alcohol if you're under 21? Is this some kind of secret conspiracy orchestrated by cops and the company that makes all those breathalyzers? Are young men and women affected by alcohol the same? And what about uhh…you know…sex?
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