Teen Health Issues

Alcohol is a very powerful and addictive drug that can be enjoyed when taken in low doses. It can be damaging or even turn fatal when taken in high doses. Some adults drink moderately and safely, yet some drink too much and get hurt. Alcohol for teens is highly not recommended, it is harmful and illegal.

Alcohol has got a scientific name called ethyl or ethanol. There are different types of alcohols, beer, wine and liquor contain ethyl alcohol. Other type of alcohol like the Isopropyl alcohol is very dangerous and poisonous if ingested.

What Happens when you drink Alcohol:
As soon as you drink the alcohol it enters the blood stream from the stomach and the small intestine. From there the alcohol travels to your brain and it slows down your reaction time. Alcohol impairs your vision, leads to unclear thinking and it creates problems in making good decisions.

Is Alcohol Addictive:
Alcohol is very addictive and about 18 million are addicted to alcohol. They get so used to the alcohol that they need to drink it daily in order to function normally. Teens who start drinking before the age of 14, increases the chances of addiction. Half of the teens in U.S start drinking alcohol early only 9% of then wait till they turn 21.

Why do people drink Alcohol:
Most of the teens drink alcohol with friends any social gathering, because they feel they can socialize easily after drinking. Some teens drink alcohol just because others are drinking. Drinking alcohol just because others are drinking can lead to many problems if it gets too much.

While most of them like the taste of the alcohol beverages. Alcohol also has some benefits if taken in right quantity. Alcohol taken in moderate amount by the adults along with the meals can work good for the heart.

Why one should not drink Alcohol:
• There are many reasons why teenagers should not drink alcohol until they turn 21, because drinking can cause lots of problems. The following are few things every teenager should know to avoid alcohol.
• Drinking alcohol before the age of 21 is illegal and one can get arrested for underage drinking if you are caught.
• Avoid driving after drinking because drunk driving causes many accidents and am minimum 4,000 teens get killed every year.
• The brain of teenagers will still be in a developing stage until they reach their early twenties. Drinking alcohol during this time can damage the brain. Teens who drink alcohol suffer from bad memory.
• Teens should avoid alcohol in order to prevent themselves from being in any risky situation.