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Teenage Binge drinking and its Impact. Betty Harrison and Jacqui Hewitt. Part i . Introduction. The term “ Binge drinking ” is never strictly defined.
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Teenage Binge drinking and itsImpact Betty Harrison and Jacqui Hewitt
Part i. Introduction • The term “Binge drinking” is never strictly defined. • However, it generallyrefers to heavyalcohol intake over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated and resulting so. • This issue is particularly severe in Australia: 41% of the adults binge drink, which is high compare to USA, 24% and Europe which varies between 10 and 20%.
Part ii. Consequences and stats • Short-term harms cause immediate harm to your health. • They are mainly, but not limited to: • Vomiting • Short termmemory loss • Hangovers • Headaches • Nausea • Shakiness Being drunk can also gradually decrease an individual’s ability to judge and react. Especially when under peer pressure, people will tend to do stupid things they will not undertake under any other circumstances.
Part ii. Consequences and stats • Long term harms from binge drinking can include being mentally and physically dependent on alcohol, as well as irreversible permanent brain and liver damage. • Your body is a gift from God… cherish it! • You only live once.
Part ii. Consequences and stats Statistically, male population is much more likely to be engaged in binge drinking in all ages and is more volatile under alcohol influence, but teenage females are more likely to binge drink compare to teenage males.
Part III. comparison Who looks better?
Part III. comparison Who would you respect?
Part iii. Comparison What’s a better risk?
Video clips- food for thought... Teenage girls drinking The effects of alcohol on the brain
Devastating Binge Drinking Facts • People are 700% more likely to have unwanted sex after being intoxicated. • Australians are globallywell known for their binge drinking culture. • Binge drinking affects especially on developing brain and can cause permanent damage to teenagers easily.
Remember…. God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him… Genesis 1: 26-27 The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit… Corinthians 6:19-20 I have come that you may have life and have it to the full… John 10:10 WE ALL HAVE A CHOICE.....