Analysis Of The Movie ' The Homecoming Game ' By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Every 51 minutes in America, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash. A dangerous issue facing society today is the problem of teen drinking and driving. Currently an approximate of 10,076 people die in drunk driving crashes per year. If positive progress to ceasing this act does not happen, teens will continue to drink and drive putting everybody on the road at risk. Teens who drink and drive put everyone on the road at risk, causing serious crashes that could be preventable.

Everyday there is an alcohol related incident in the world. The poor decision making by young adults cost people’s lives everyday. The original drinking age was 18 years old, it was changed because scientists discovered the brain doesn 't fully develop until the age of 21. But what people don’t know is that the brain fully matures at the age of 25 years old. Car rental places have the age at 25 to be able to rent a car because of young people decision making on drinking and driving. For students in college alcohol can ruin not only their future of becoming something but it can ruin their life by doing stupid things. Most college kids who stay out and party in college fail or flunk out. The dangers of drinking young can lead to many things,

Since 1979, the rate of binge drinking has increased 20 percent in non-college women and 40 percent in women who attend college, and this rate continues to rise. College students that are not “of age” to drink legally engage in “pre game” sessions, where the primary goal is to get drunk before attending a social event. To obtain this goal, the young adults “take multiple shots of hard liquor in rapid succession”(McCardell) in locations that are beyond administrative authority. These unsafe and unhealthy drinking behaviors lead to many short and long term health effects. Drinking is driven away from responsible adults who could model moderation for young adults and instead driven into risky settings, heavily weighted with peer pressure and usually not supervised by any non-intoxicated people. While drunk driving is a problem, a study from the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse states that of 5,000 deaths involving alcohol in those under the age of 21, more than 60 percent of the fatalities occur off of roadways (McCardell). This includes alcohol poisoning deaths that result from binge drinking incidents, which between 1998 and 2005 jumped from 779 to 2290 cases in 18-24 year olds (Glaser). These statistics indicate that the primary problem of this age is not drunk driving, but instead “clandestine binge

On the morning of February 21st, college students found 18-year-old Ali Quartaro lifeless on the floor of a famed party house. The night before, she had consumed large amounts of hard liquor until she had passed out. While she lay unconscious for hours, others continued to party around her, afraid to obtain her help. All because of a night of binge drinking, Ali’s freshman year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ended grimly. The loss devastated her inconsolable mother who did not even know her daughter drank. Unfortunately, all it takes is one night of binge drinking of alcohol to become a killer. The true extent of the dangers of alcohol is unknown to the majority of people. Although alcohol does not seem that vile of a substance, it is extremely deadly both

Teenage drinking has become a prevalent issue and is extremely dangerous to the rest of society. With young brains reaching full development at the age of 25, it is no wonder that adding alcohol into the mix has serious repercussions. This article is a great wakeup call for teenagers. We all fall victim to the peer pressures of alcohol consumption. Many times, alcohol seems like the best answer in order to fit in and be more sociable, as Ben Yeager stated. Yeager’s story is one that hit home on many levels. His story is so tangible and can easily be the fate of many kids I know at school. While Yeager’s story is relatable, it achieves it purpose of advocating against drinking. As the reader, I grimaced through his

According to cdc.gov teens are 17 times more likely to die in a car crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% than then when they have not been drinking. Drinking and driving is a problem amongst teens. One of the leading causes of death for teens is car accidents. When teens drink they are at a bigger risk of getting in an accident. This has been a problem for teens for many years and will continue to be a problem if teens are not aware of the negative effects. Austin Hill,18, was driving drunk one night down a residential area when he hit a 15 year old driver who was ejected from the car and was later pronounced dead. Austin was traveling 119 miles per hour when he hit the other young teen. He was

Childhood and teenage years are major times for brain growth and can be negatively affected by the use of alcohol. In the report “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it states, “Creates secondhand effects that can put others at risk. Loud and unruly behavior, property destruction, unintentional injuries, violence, and even death because of underage alcohol use afflict innocent parties.” (2007) In brief, alcohol can be related to the extremely violent behavior of some teens. In fact, 45% of those who die in drunk driving incidents are not the driver themselves but those around them. (The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, 2007) For this reason, opponents argue that minors have no right to drink alcoholic beverages. Therefore, critics who oppose minors being allowed to drink believe alcohol will lead to very troublesome problems for youth and their

In the PSA the social issue of drinking and driving is identified. But, not only is that issue addressed the issue of underage drinking is identified as well. Drinking and driving for underaged teens has a very high death rate. Annually, about 2,000 people under age 21 die from alcohol-related injuries involving underage drinking(Stim). Alcohol influences the brain

Underage drinking has been going on for decades. However, besides from it being illegal the consequences and long term effects are not always discussed. Underage drinking puts our youth at greater risk of health issues and negative social outcomes. Approximately 5,000 people under the age of 21 die a year from alcohol related injuries. Such as, motor vehicle accidents, drowning, homicides, and suicides. Underage drinking also plays a role in drug use, academic failure, sexual activity, tobacco use, and has a huge impact on the brain. A United States study states that pre-adolescent drinking from ages 10-12 is an extremely vulnerable period for the development of future alcohol problems. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse

It starts at a young age, parents telling their kids what they can and can’t do. No matter what parents think, kids are going to do what they want despite how many times you tell them not to do it. In the end, the best you can hope for as a parent is that giving kids the information they need to make the right decision will prevent a disaster. Teens have to make decisions every day that could potentially affect the rest of their lives. Bending to peer pressure like whether or not to take drugs or a drink alcohol is something most teens will encounter early on. In the following paper I will discuss aspects and consequences of not only drinking but driving while under the influence as well.

One always hear drama on the news and read in papers or on social media about underage drinking. Some kids care but not as much as one should because one still drinks. Is it all fun and games or is it life or death, most kids don’t think about that. Takemini's was a 14 year old girl who died because of soda mixed with vodka. But “ Takemini’s thought they had eaten something bad and were sick from the food,” said Lt. Dennis O’Leary of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department. But it wasn’t that one found her passed out on her bedroom floor. Paramedics came in her house and pronounced her dead at the scene. Paramedics didn’t really know what it was for but thought she died from alcohol poisoning. Her parents were devastated. “They drink these

Have you ever been put in a situation where you were behind the wheel influenced by alcohol or even been in a car with someone that was intoxicated? If you answered yes and nothing happened while you were under the influence you are very lucky you did not cause an accident or even worse caused an accident that ended it up ending someone’s life just because you made a very poor decision to drink and drive. Did you know that in 2015, 10,265 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one third (29%) of all traffic-related deaths in the united states. Of the 1, 1,132 traffic deaths among children ages 0 to 14 in 2015, 209 (16%) involved an alcohol- impaired driver. So, as you can see driving under the influence is a very big problem in the united states. My goal on this essay is to try to make you think twice before you make a decision that will change your life. I will be assessing three different peer reviewed articles that will be related to drinking and driving to show you some of the statistical fact while also talking about the problem in hand.

Why do teenagers choose to drink? This question is ever-present in the minds of parents and caregivers. Teenagers who drink do not comprehend the widespread and longterm effects of their actions. Consuming alcohol is very harmful to the teenager, friends, family, and even strangers. Nearly ten million young people ages twelve to twenty reported consuming alcohol in the past thirty days, with “consumed” being defined as more than a couple sips (“11 Fact About Teens And Alcohol”). These are not good numbers for underaged individuals. Teen drinking is an important factor which can lead to serious injury or death. Teen drinking is a serious issue with life-altering consequences and cannot be ignored.

Drunk driving is a major risk to yourself, to passengers and occupants sharing the road with you. Innocent bystanders could also suffer. Adding the risk of humans, there is also the damage to the vehicles involved and any other property into which they may crash. Drunk driving is considered a serious crime in every state. It wrong, irresponsible and destroys many lives. Many temptations are faced in college culture and one of them is underage drinking and driving. Underage drinking and driving has essentially become an epidemic, rapidly developing among today’s youth.(Kaplan) Some people don’t see underage drinking as an issue, when in fact it is a huge issue that every teenager will face. Unless we are able to put a stop to underage drinking and driving through education.

Sandy, a retired librarian, was driving west on wooster Road in April 2009 when a drunk driver crossed over on the wrong side of the road and ran into her. There was an ambulance two cars back, and she had to stay at the hospital for eight days. When she got home she had melt downs, and found that she suffered from traumatic stress. she is very lucky to be alive (Car crash victim of a drunk drivers story 1). Drunk driving accidents like sandy’s are a national problem. Drinking is attractive to teens for many reasons; in 2011 teens were responsible for almost 2.4 million episodes of drunk driving, world wide, but teens are not short of options for assistance.