Teen Drinking

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Teen drinking is very prevalent in today’s society. Have you ever been to a party and someone
started drinking and soon everyone there was too? Did you ever stop to think what problems go
along with teen drinking. It is no joke it is a very serious problem. A lot of teens do not realize
that alcohol damages them physically, emotionally, and mentally.

When teens use alcohol it causes many physical problems. Alcohol can ruin your health.
The more you drink the more damages is done to your body. Many teens do not realize that when
you consume alcohol in large quantities and done quickly you body has no chance to assimilate
the alcohol, thus resulting in alcohol poisoning, coma or even death. Likewise, prolonged and
heavy abuse of alcohol can slowly kill you. It can damage or destroy vital organs, such as your
liver, pancreas, brain, and heart. Developing young bodies and minds are particularly vulnerable
to such damage, which is sometimes irreparable.

Some teens claim that alcohol helps them to function better. Some teens are shy, and feel
drinking allows them to meet new people, have fun, and come out of their shells. The problem is
though that a teen matures not by running from difficult situations but by facing them. Learning
to cope with problems as a youth is just a rehearsal for the trials of adulthood. In the long run shy
teens or teens in general who drink find that the temporary effects of alcohol do not help them
over come their shyness or to feel better. The same is true of using alcohol as a crutch in dealing
with stress. If a youth feels overwhelmed and stressed out he may think that a drink of alcohol
will calm him down and take away the stress or problems he or she is facing.

When teens drink it slows down their mental process. Even though they may not think it
does, alcohol impairs your speech and thoughts. They are unable to think clearly and make quick
decisions that may cost them...