Three Issues Facing

Suicide is a prevalent cause of death among America's youth today. Every day more than 1000 teenagers will think about suicide and eighteen will be successful in committing it. It is an ever-growing problem that can be described as unnecessary and uncalled for. Knowledge and understanding are key factors to preventing teenage suicide. The problem will usually originate from a period of depression, either as a medical concern, or simply because of a saddened

The rate of suicide, the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally, increases each year. “More adolescents die each year from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, combined” (Preventing Teen Suicide, 2016, p.2). These facts show suicide is a serious problem among teens. Last year, teen suicide became the second leading cause of death in the United States confirming the significant increase in teen suicides.

Alcohol abuse is also a large issue for high school students. “In the U.S., teens abuse alcohol more than any illicit drug. 68% of 12th graders have tried alcohol. 37.4% of 12th graders drank in the last month. 23.5% of 10th graders drank in the last month” (Drug Use in High School). With the upperclassmen in high schools gloating and talking about ‘the party they went to last weekend’ or ‘how they got so wasted they could not remember anything’, and the underclassmen being exposed to believing these actions are acceptable is causing underage drinking to begin younger and younger. “Among high schoolers, within the same month they were surveyed: 35% drank some alcohol. 21% binge drank (consuming an excessive amount). 22% rode in someone’s car who'd been drinking. 10% drove after drinking” (Drug Use in High School). By beginning underage drinking in high school, “Youth who start drinking before age 15 years are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse later in life than those who begin drinking at or after age 21 years” (Facts Sheet- Underage Drinking). The alcohol abuse can be a result from peer pressure presented by other students in the schools. Learning right from wrong can be difficult especially when in high school in which an individual is finding themselves. Students are the most vulnerable during their teenage years to abuse of alcohol and

“Every year in the U.S., roughly 5,000 people under the age of 21 die from an alcohol-related incident including car crashes, homicides, suicides, alcohol poisoning and other related injuries” ( “11 Facts About Alcohol Abuse”). That is 5,000 more teens or young adults that could be saved from this plague in this society (11 Facts About Alcohol Abuse). Underage drinking and alcoholism is a huge problem in the United States, and as a society need to make a change with how everyone sees this problem. Adults and young teens take this topic too lightly, and it should not be taken lightly because of how many deaths there have been from poor decision making. There are many programs or events that could help this problem by fundraising, however people think this is not a very important problem. Underage Drinking and Alcoholism is a huge problem in the United States because it causes major health issues that can be very costly, personal life problems that can lead to more problems later in life, and major risks that have no benefit, but can put someone else’s life in danger.

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.

Underage drinking has been a huge problem in the United States of America. Underage drinking need to be regulated more closely so it can be stopped. Unfortunately, minors tend to see drinking as an adult thing which makes it fall into the category of being “cool”. More teenagers are giving into peer pressure and are getting involved in the consumption of alcohol. A study done in 2003 by the U.S Department of Health and Human Resources shows that most teenagers start drinking at the age of fourteen years old. This is a massive problem because teenagers have not completely developed yet. The consumption of alcohol can cause major damage to their brain. This is a topic that can bring a lot of families across the world to tears. To think

       Underage drinking is a big problem in our society today. Lot of teenagers in high school and college misuse Alcohol. The amount of alcohol these teenagers consume is unbelievable. The national survey shows that, 71% of high school seniors has drank alcohol. The most misuse drug in the United States is Alcohol. The kids in our society don’t understand the consequences of underage drinking. If teenagers that are under 21 and consuming alcohol in the united states are

We can’t completely stop underage drinking but we can try our best to reduce it. By acknowledging the factors that plays a huge part in encouraging teenage alcohol abuse such as environment, personality, or simply genetics. For years we have watched teenagers become a victim to binge drinking alcohol abuse and face the tragic outcomes. Parents and guardians tend to get angry and upset not just at the teens but themselves as well. Instead of addressing the situation with anger and aggression we should all consider the factors that lead them to turn to alcohol or become dependent on it. Alcohol abuse amongst teens has been around for some time now and today the level of underage excessive alcohol consumption continues to progress within time. We, as friends and family, experience the suffering and risks that results from careless alcohol consumption all while feeling completely helpless toward the consumer themselves. By having teenagers acknowledge consequences we will be able to find a better solution and hopefully reduce the lives ruined or at risk by this set

“Teens who drink don’t just drink. They drink to excess. More than 7 percent of eighth graders, 16 percent of sophomores, and 23 percent of seniors report recent binge drinking” (Karen Bellenir 65). Alcoholism continues to ruin the lives of underage drinkers; alcoholics in general are walking billboards to major companies that advertise their products, especially underage drinkers that in the process they mess up their lives, and make alcohol companies wealthier. Crimes, violence, and homicides are a result of alcoholism side effects taking over the lives of those who fall under the spell. Giving underage drinkers a false sense of security, self confidence, and maturity. At one point or another hitting rock bottom, walking up to a world they once belonged to, and cannot find a way to reincorporate in to it, leading them to commit suicide, vanishing one at a time without anyone noticing them.

Alcohol consumption by underage drinkers has and will continue to be a problem within our society. Adolescents view alcohol as a way of risk taking deviant behavior in order to rebel against parents and even society’s restrictions of what they consider to be adulthood. The following will describe the problem alcohol presents in adolescent’s lives. “Alcohol is a dependence-producing drug through its reinforcing properties and neuro-adaptation in the brain. It is an immunosuppressant, increasing the risk of communicable diseases” (Saunders and Rey 2011). “Alcohol use among American adolescents represents a significant public health problem. Teen drinking is associated with a range of health and social problems, including poor school performance, crime, and injury and death due to automobile and other accidents” (Treiman and Beck 1996). “For young people, alcohol is a potent symbol both of socialization into adult

As though the youth don't already make inferior choices without alcohol, with it, the results can be fatalistic. “…about 1155 persons under 21 die every year in car crashes involving underage drinking.” (Consumer Information, 2013). This is proof of how alcohol is poison to the youth, dominating their behavior, and becoming the cause to such young deaths. With the help of alcohol, teens awareness is being altered. “In 2008, almost 40,000 youth ages 15-20 were admitted to hospitals due to alcohol problems.” (Consumer Information, 2013). The numbers review the risks put in place by teens consuming alcohol. If the damage done is not lethal, it very well can still be life changing. From broken bones, to possibly killing or injuring someone else, everything can change in one

Teenage drinking has become one of the largest social issues among young people in America to this day. Although more than half of high schoolers drink on a regular basis, the problem is that they are not aware of how dangerous alcohol can actually be. The reality is that alcohol is often the cause of many problems among these teenagers. And because underage drinkers do not know the consequences alcohol ruins many young people 's lives, and is now of the most serious problems young people face. “In 2012 alone, nearly 3/4 of students (72%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, and more than 1/3 (37%) have done so by 8th grade” (“11 Facts About Teens and Alcohol." 11 Facts About Teens and Alcohol. Web. 01 Mar. 2016). Not only can teenagers be peer pressured into drinking by their friends but their family and reputation may also play a major role in why they drink. Underage drinking tears apart our society and must be eradicated before it causes any more damage.

Teen suicide is something that is endless, it will never stop but if everyone was educated on it, it could help prevent deaths. I think with people provided with statistics and further information can help avoid adolescent suicide attempts. I think most teen suicide cases could be prevent if we knew the signs to look for and the ways to stop it. I believe parents would feel safer if they knew knowledge on the issue and how to handle it. The intended audiences for this essay is parents or friends of suicidal teens. This essay is important because, as mentioned earlier, we need to be educated on suicide to end tons of tragedies. It is also important to be aware of the warning signs to help prevent. This essay is relevant because teen suicide is a war that happens daily, and will continue to happen, until we take control of the situation and do something to stop it. If family members were informed of the cause and symptoms leading up to the attempt of suicide, then there is less likely that teenagers would try and commit

Alcohol abuse in teens has become a huge problem across the United States. “Moreover, alcohol is the most commonly used drug among adolescences”(Komro & Toomey, 2002, p.5). Teens use this drug way more than tobacco or any other drug. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “People ages 12 through 20 drink 11 percent of all alcohol consumed in the United States. Although youth drink less often than adults do, when they do drink, they drink more. That is because young people consume more than 90 percent of their alcohol by binge drinking” (Anonymous, 2017, p.1). The reason that youth under 21 consume alcohol is because of peer pressure, increased independence, desire to do it, stress, other reasons are family problems like: parent’s divorced, family member sick or passed away.

One major problem the U.S. faces is teen suicide. According to the article “American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,” suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. 44,193 americans die by suicide, and for every suicide 25 attempt. There are 121 suicides per day, and it's 3.5 times more common for men to commit suicide than women (American Foundation For Suicide Prevention). Parents should be aware of warning signs of kids thinking about