This document discusses the issue of underage drinking among teens. It defines teen drinking as consuming alcohol before the legal age and notes that teens are more likely to binge drink, which is drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in a short time. The effects of binge drinking discussed include brain cell loss and risk of brain damage and memory loss in adulthood, as well as uncontrollable actions while intoxicated. A survey of teens shows that while many drink, most do not drink to the point of passing out, but they do tend to do and say things they would not while sober after drinking.

1. Teen Drinking By: Josh and Jeff

2. Underage Drinking Problem Teen drinking is a big issue in today’s society. Many underage drinkers don’t understand the consequences of drinking at a young age.

3. 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.

4. Effects of Binge Drinking Brain cell loss Risk of serious brain damage and memory loss in adulthood. Kids are more vulnerable to brain damage then adults from excessive drinking. Uncontrollable actions

5. 1) Do you notice that a lot of your stories begin with “We were so drunk that night..” or “I was so wasted..”?

6. 2) Do you suffer frequent hangovers from drinking a lot at parties?

7. 3) Do you drink until you get sick or pass out?

8. 4) Do you do or say things that you wouldn’t say normally say sober?

9. 5) Do you feel you must drink?

10. 6) Do you avoid friends that don’t drink?

11. 7) Have you ever been arrested as a result of alcohol-related behavior?

12. 8) Do you frequently feel guilty after drinking?

13. 9) Have you experienced memory loss as a result of drinking?

14. 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.

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