As much as parents may not like to think about it, the truth is that many kids and teens try alcohol during their high school and college years, long before it's legal for them to drink it. Research has shown that nearly 80% of high school kids have tried alcohol.
The Images above show a car crash caused by drink driving and a damaged liver due to excessive alcohol consumption.
The Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol interferes with a person's perception of reality and ability to make good decisions. This can be particularly hazardous for kids and teens who have less problem-solving and decision-making experience.
Short-term effects of drinking include:
•distorted vision, hearing, and coordination
•altered perceptions and emotions
•impaired judgment, which can lead to accidents, drowning, and other risky behaviors like unsafe sex and drug use
•bad breath
•hangovers
Long-term effects include:
•cirrhosis and cancer of the liver
•loss of appetite
•serious vitamin deficiencies
•stomach ailments
•heart and central nervous system damage
•memory loss
•an increased risk of impotence
•high risk for overdosing
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