How to Discourage Binge Drinking
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 way to discourage binge drinking is through education. The majority of binge drinkers are in the 18 to 25 age demographic; so this education needs to begin early to be effective. Read on to learn more.
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Instructions
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Explain the physiological effects of binge drinking. Aside from the obvious hangover the morning after a binge, there are other dangerous effects of binge drinking such as blackouts, alcohol poisoning, and engaging in dangerous and risky behaviors.
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Enroll adolescents in alcohol abuse prevention programs. Check with your local community center for the Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
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Encourage your children to engage in activities that do not involve alcohol. There are plenty extracurricular activities that do not involve drinking such as sports or volunteering for the local Red Cross or women and children's shelter.
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Keep tabs on your children. Whether your children or in college or still in high school, knowing where they are and who they are with will help to discourage them from binge drinking.
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Talk about the consequences. When talking to your children about the dangers of binge drinking, remember to include the consequences of their actions, not only with the law, but at home as well.
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Take your child to a victims of drunk drivers support group. At these meetings, kids will hear first-hand accounts of those that are victims of drunk drivers. Hearing their stories may help to discourage your children from binge drinking.
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Tips & Warnings
Binging is often an early warning sign of alcoholism. Keep a close eye on those you know to be binge drinkers and if they are drinking more frequently and more heavily, contact a parent or counselor.
