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Underage Drinking Why are teens drinking alcohol?

Underage Drinking Why are teens drinking alcohol?. By Maribelle Alcazar Dr. Cohen. Three major reasons why teens drink. Following Trends Solving Problems Feeling Pressured. Teens Statistics on Underage Drinking. Consequences from underage drinking. Social problems Physical problems

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Underage Drinking Why are teens drinking alcohol?

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  1. Underage DrinkingWhy are teens drinking alcohol? By Maribelle Alcazar Dr. Cohen

  2. Three major reasons why teens drink • Following Trends • Solving Problems • Feeling Pressured

  3. Teens Statistics on Underage Drinking

  4. Consequences from underage drinking • Social problems • Physical problems • Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity • Physical and sexual assault

  5. Additional Consequences • School problems • Legal problems • Alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries • Death from alcohol poisoning

  6. Call to Action • Available Services • Alcoholics Anonymous • Clare Foundation • Children's Hospital: “Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment”

  7. Work Cited • Andy. “Resist drinking alcohol – dealing with peer pressure” www.theonymousalcoholic.com The Onymous Alcoholic, 25. Nov. 2011. Web. 11. Jan. 2012 • Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. “Fact Sheets” cdc.gov Centers of Disease Control and Preventions, 20. July. 2010. Web. 22. Nov. 2011. • Century Council,The. “What youth say about alcohol.” centurycouncil.org The Century Council, Feb. 2003. Web. 22. Nov. 2011. • College Drinking-Changing the Culture. “Facts About Alcohol Poisoning.” www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov College Drinking-Changing the Culture, 11. Jul. 2007. Web. 11. Jan. 2012 • Curley, Ann J. “Sleep-deprived teens take more risks.” www.thechart.blogs.cnn.com CNNHealth, 27. Sept. 2011. Web. 9. Dec. 2011 • Hardy, Marcelina. “Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms.” www.addiction.lovetoknow.com Love to Know Recovery, Web. 9. Dec. 2011

  8. Work Cited Continued • “How to Make Vodka Gummy Bears.” www.women-quotes.com Women Quotes, Web. 6. Dec. 2011 • Minock, Joe. “QR Codes are not a Call to Action..” www.dealsavant.com Deal Savant, 15. Jun. 2011. Web. 13. Dec. 2011 • “Understanding the Causes and Risks of Peer Pressure.” www.drugfreehomes.org • Drug Free Homes, 28. Aug. 2011. Web. 7. Dec. 2011 • “What is sexual assault?” www.envisioncounsellingcentre.com Envision Counselling and Support Centre. Web. 9. Dec. 2011 • Zener, Alex. “As the school year starts, teens need to know the dangers of a D.U.I. arrest.” www.wranglernews.com Wrangler NEWS, 29. Aug. 2009. Web. 12. Dec. 2011

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