Youth and Alcohol: Facts about alcohol abuse and addiction

Young people may start drinking alcohol to feel more connected with their friends or older siblings or because they see it happening in parties and the social life around them. It is also possible that they are using alcohol to help deal with stress and anxiety which is common during this period of life due…

Facts about Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant drug that can slow down the parts of the brain that affect thinking, behavior, breathing, and heart rate. Suicide and violent crimes often involve alcohol. So it is important for young people to be educated about the consumption of alcoholic beverages, consequences, and problems. How does alcohol affect a person? It…