Underage Drinking

The rate of people who get addicted to drinking alcohol has been increasing in the past years and more and more people get immersed in alcoholism. At some point they cannot get out of the habit....

Teenage alcoholism can have severe effects on society. According to Learn About Alcoholism, "more than 3 million teens are alcoholics. Several million more engage in problem drinking, such as...

Underage drinking comes with inherent dangers. It is the cause of a large number of teenage driving fatalities and can play a role in irresponsible sexual conduct. Based on the number of teens who...

Teenage drinking is a widespread problem. In addition to being illegal, underage alcohol consumption can lead to fatal accidents on the road, dangerous sexual behavio, and a decline in academic...

A high percentage of teens admitted using marijuana and an even higher percent claimed that they consumed alcohol in the past 12 months, according to a study published by the U.S. Department of...

Teenage alcohol use is a serious problem in the country, and it is important to talk to your teen about alcohol before she has the chance to engage in dangerous behavior. Drinking and driving can...

According to alcohol-information.com, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) found that teenagers who drink before they turn 15 are more likely by four times to develop an...

In 1984, the minimum legal drinking age in the United States was raised from 18 to 21. Mother's Against Drunk Driving attributes this law to saving 25,000 lives. While there are efforts in some...

In most countries of the world, the legal drinking age is 18, and some countries allow people of all ages to drink. However, in the United States, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to purchase,...

Underage drinking is a major problem in America. This illegal behavior can lead to drunk driving, alcohol poisoning, drug use and unhealthy sexual activity. It is important to talk to your teen...

According to a 2005 survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, around 28 percent of 12- to 20-year-old individuals reported drinking alcohol in the past...

Teenage drinking and driving is a serious issue that has led to over 1,900 deaths a year. Teenagers don't have much experience behind the wheel, and they are prone to drink to excess. This is...

To many teens, drinking may seem like a perfectly acceptable pastime or even a rite of passage. In 2005, approximately 10.8 million people between ages 12 and 20 (about 28 percent of them)...

There are probably very few things that can tear up a parent more than the realization that your child is out of control, in danger of hurting himself or others, and you are powerless to fix him. ...

According to a 2004 study by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 77 percent of all high school seniors have had an alcoholic drink. When your child comes home from a night...

The risks that are associated with teen drinking extend beyond the fact that it's illegal to consume alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. Statistics clearly show (see Resources) that underage...

I definitely believe alcoholism is a disease, but a completely preventable one. I had a problem with alcohol after a breakup. My social calendar went from hero to zero, and on top of that, I was...

A leading cause of death for teenagers, alcohol is consumed more than any other drug. It has been proven children that begin drinking at age 13 have academic problems as well as other...

In the past, the most common approach to curbing teen alcohol abuse was a prohibitive one--simply telling kids not to drink, and assessing punishment for a violation. But we now know that this is...

Underage drinking is a serious problem and can lead to both emotional and physical complications. Because friends habits' and their own curiosity can easily sway teenagers, it's important to keep...

You may have delivered so many warnings to your teens about drinking and driving that they probably think they’ve heard it all. Since you can never warn kids too much about the dangers of drinking...

Every parent’s worst nightmare is the worry of their teenager drinking and driving. Many teens think they are invincible and have the “not me” attitude. We, as parents, have to impress upon our...

Having a few drinks with friends on occasion doesn't cause much harm. But when you drink more than your body can metabolize in a short time, the physical effects can affect all areas, including...

Teenagers will not turn into alcoholics just because their parents drink. There is a danger, however, that an alcoholic parent can genetically pass an alcoholic predisposition to his offspring....

Underage drinking is a major problem in our society. Being aware and knowledgeable about what you can do to help curb adolescent alcohol abuse is the first step to creating solutions. 11 million...

Alcohol use in teens is a growing problem in our country. Many teens choose to experiment with alcohol in order to “be cool” and fit in with the crowd. Unfortunately, this decision can have...

Many teenagers are killed behind the wheel of a car every year. Sadly, many of these deaths were avoidable, and many were caused by drunk driving. In fact, nearly 13,000 deaths are attributed...

Peer pressure is out there, and unfortunately, it's stronger than ever. Today's kids get pushed to try all sorts of things, and buying alcohol has long been one of the common ones. You can keep...

The negative effects of binge drinking are numerous. Not only does this activity lead to higher reported instances of violence, but it also adversely affects the binge drinker's health. The best...

When you think of the prom, you have images of tuxedos, gowns, corsages and limousines and taking tons of pictures. Unfortunately, underage drinking and the accidents it causes can mar this happy...

Underage drinking is a factor in over 5000 deaths of people between the ages of 13 and 21. Binge drinking may also result in alcohol poisoning, date rape and assaults. Underage drinking can affect...

Underage drinking can be a huge issue for many parents to deal with. Fears about drunk driving and peer pressure are on the forefront of many parents' minds. Take these few steps to make it a...

Underage drinking is more common among teenagers, ages 12 to 21, than smoking or marijuana use. It leads to poor decision making, binge drinking and a host of other potential problems. However,...

Parents are often reluctant to talk to their children about hard decisions in life. Two-way dialog on substance abuse seems to be challenging for many parents. Refusal to talk about alcohol usage...