Teenagers
Many parents are concerned about alcohol and other substances as their children grow up, and rightfully so.
Our youth are at a higher risk of substance-related mischief than grown-ups. Ongoing examination has demonstrated that the brain continues development well into the mid-twenties, and that substance abuse is more hurtful than recently thought to teenagers.
- Alcohol exposes teenagers to a greater risk of injury and harm and doing things they may later regret, than adults.
- Teenagers are likely to drink more and take more risks when drinking compared to older people.
- Drinking early can cause problems with alcohol later in life and damage the brain.
Alcohol contributes to the 3 leading causes of death among young people:
- Unintentional injuries
- Homicide
- Suicide
