Drinking Jeff + Josh
Transcript of Drinking Jeff + Josh
Teen Drinking
By:Josh and
Jeff
Underage Drinking ProblemTeen drinking is a big issue in
today’s society.Many underage drinkers don’t
understand the consequences of drinking at a young age.
Definition
Teen drinking is the act consuming alcohol when underage. Also, teens are more likely to binge drink.
Binge drinking is drinking of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
Effects of Binge Drinking
Brain cell lossRisk of serious brain damage
and memory loss in adulthood.Kids are more vulnerable to
brain damage then adults from excessive drinking.
Uncontrollable actions
1) Do you notice that a lot of your stories begin with “We were so drunk that night..” or “I was so wasted..”?
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2) Do you suffer frequent hangovers from drinking a lot at parties?
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3) Do you drink until you get sick or pass out?
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4) Do you do or say things that you wouldn’t say normally say sober?
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5) Do you feel you must drink?
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6) Do you avoid friends that don’t drink?
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7) Have you ever been arrested as a result of alcohol-related behavior?
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8) Do you frequently feel guilty after drinking?
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9) Have you experienced memory loss as a result of drinking?
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Conclusion
As our survey shows many teens drink. Some have frequent hangovers. Most don’t drink until they pass out. All pretty much do things they wouldn’t when they’re sober. Only one person avoids friends that don’t drink. Nobody has been arrested. They don’t feel guilty for drinking but sometimes forget about their night.
Bibliography
Cefrey, H.. "Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking." Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen, 2010. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/36/alcohol-abuse-and-binge-drinking->.
T, Buddy. “Binge Drinking affects Brain Memory”. About.com. 1/7/10. <http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/binge/a/aa000818a.htm>