Facts on Teenage Drinking

Alcohol consumption is the most common type of substance abuse in teenagers.

Most teenagers have their first drink by age 13.

It has been estimated that 11% of the alcohol that is consumed in the United States is consumed by underage drinkers.

About 60% of high school seniors drink alcohol on a weekly basis.

Peer pressure is a leading cause of teenage drinking.

Many teens turn to alcohol as a way to cope with things like stress, anxiety, depression and life changes.

Teenagers are more likely to drink and drive than adults.

Alcohol use in teens often leads to experimenting with illegal drugs.

Teenagers that abuse alcohol are more likely commit suicide.

Young drinkers are more susceptible to brain damage and memory loss than adult drinkers.

Teenagers that drink are more likely to be sexually active and less likely to practice safe sex.

Children of alcoholics are more likely to start drinking during adolescence than children of nonalcoholic.


Children that have been informed about alcohol and warned of the dangers by their parents are less likely to drink

Teenagers that drink are more likely to have behavioral problems than nondrinkers. These behavioral problems include aggression, criminal activity and running away from home.

Teenagers that have a good relationship with their parents are less likely to drink.

Alcohol is involved in two thirds of all cases of date rape and sexual assault among teens and college students


Prevention of teenage drinking


Children that have been educated and informed of the risks of drinking by their parents are less likely to drink than those that haven’t. Most teenagers do not fully understand the risks involved with alcohol and the damage it can do to a person’s mind and body.
Signs of teenage drinking include Skipping school, excessive sleeping or fatigue, avoiding family and friends, blackouts and memory loss. If you suspect your child drinks, get help. Contact your family doctor for information on where to get treatment in your area.

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Youth drinking:Risk Factors and consequences
Young People and Alcohol
Teens and Alcohol

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