This is the third post in the common health problems among teens series, and it is about drinking. This will provide you with information in regards to this topic. The previous posts were about eating disorders and depression, so be sure to check those out as well.
DRINKING
Today the amount of teens drinking is extremely high. Drinking not only can lead to risks if you drive after consuming alcohol, it can lead to sexual behaviour, risky choices, death, and just about anything that you can imagine. A lot of teens drink or do other actions because of peer pressure. It’s like a domino effect; if one friend does it then so does the other, followed by the whole group of people. To add to the concerns related to drinking irresponsibly, you can actually die from alcohol toxicity. You have a higher chance of dying, especially if no one is around to care for you while you are in the moment of suffering. Be aware of the fact that drinking has more cons than pros, and that your parents are probably not going to be wanting their teen to be drinking anyway. Also if you have a friend who is drinking try to help them stop, and if you have witnessed them drinking recently don’t ignore it. Instead, help them realize the many side effects that come with it. Drinking is very risky, and is often overlooked by teens nowadays as normal youth behaviour.
