Drums, not Drugs.
Sometimes all that it takes is one letter. One small change, one tiny difference and we have a totally different word. Teens are faced with so many opportunties to experiment with drugs and alcohol, and the temptation is greater due to the increased peer group pressure experienced during the teenage years. The fact is that ...
Read MoreWhy Should I Say “No” To Alcohol?
The legal age at which a person can buy alcohol in the United States is 21. Therefore, an underage drinker who gets into a fight, commits a crime, or has an accident, while under the influence of alcohol, is likely to get arrested and into serious trouble. The teenage brain is still developing and is ...
Read MoreHow Do I Say “No” To Alcohol?
Despite knowing all the reasons why you should not drink, it can be difficult to say “No” when all of your friends are drinking. No-one likes to feel out and teenagers especially feel the need for acceptance by their peers. Teens with low self-esteem are more likely to develop problems with alcohol or drug abuse ...
Read MoreAlcohol – Why Would I Want To Drink?
Advertising portrays drinking as a perfectly acceptable social activity for adults. Teens may drink in order to feel older and more mature. Peer group pressure also plays a vital role in determining whether a teen will drink. Your friends may tell you that drinking beer or wine is not such a problem, or that drinking ...
Read MoreWhat Is Alcohol and How Does It Affect Me?
What is alcohol? Alcohol is made through a process called fermentation. Yeast or bacteria is used to change the sugars in foods such as grain, fruit, or vegetables, to produce alcohol. Fermentation is a natural process that also helps in the manufacturing of certain cheeses and medications. Alcohol is not only a drink, but can ...
Read MoreSigns Of Drug Or Alcohol Addiction In Teens
What are the signs of a drug or alcohol addiction in teens? Any drastic change in a person’s behavior can indicate a problem. The signs that someone may have a problem with substance abuse can be any of the following:
Read MoreOld Enough To Drive & Vote … But Not To Drink?
“Some laws just don’t make sense,” said Ryan. He was talking to a group of friends during recess at school one day. “I just got my driver’s license! And next election I can vote, but I am still too young to drink! Surely if I am old enough to drive and vote, I am old ...
Read MoreAlcohol Is A Drug In A Drink
When alcohol is drunk it is quickly absorbed into the blood stream through the walls of the stomach. From there it travels through the blood to the brain, depressing the brain’s functioning and, in turn, affecting the functions of the body. The amount of alcohol and how quickly it was consumed, will determine the extent ...
Read MoreDriving Under The Influence
Drinking affects a person’s ability to think clearly. Have you ever seen a drunk friend being teased because he says he can walk and talk properly when, in fact, his speech is slurred and he cannot walk straight? Some people think the behavior of a drunk person is funny, but there is nothing funny about ...
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