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    Consequences of Underage Drinking While alcohol may not be the most dangerous of drugs, it is harmful nonetheless. There have been many research studies done by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism that prove this to be true. Binge drinking is drinking with the purpose of getting drunk, and is the most common form of alcohol consumption while it is also the most dangerous. There have been numerous researches by other organizations and scientists that have demonstrated just how dangerous

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    Drinking Age To 18

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    Lowering the legal drinking age will help the 18 year olds that are beginning adulthood. Because a 18 year can’t go into a bar and get drunk. Protecting them from any injuries or wrecks so it’ll keep them in a safe environment when under the consumption. But there still a caution of getting caught. Laws have driven young drinkers underground, banning an otherwise socially acceptable behavior. In a world in which many adults depend on prescription drugs to alleviate stress, depression, and other ailments

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    Underage drinking is rapidly becoming a widespread matter within Australia. It is considered to be a serious problem not only nationally, but also globally wide. Underage drinking has climbed its way up the ladder to one of the most common forms of substance use. “The health risks that accumulate over a lifetime from alcohol increase progressively – this means that the more young people drink, the greater the risk” (Windle, Spear, Fuligni, Angold, Drown, Pine, Smith, Giedd, Dahl 2009). Some states

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    in nine months time. Are you really ready for that? I am up here today to convince you to think twice before picking up that next bottle of alcohol. Drinking has ruined many teenager's lives, So don't let it ruin yours. Look around at your class mates and peers. There is a possibility that many of you in this classroom are exposed and apart of drinking whether it be underage or not. Now think to yourself is this appropriate behavior? Do I really need to be doing this? How may this affect my health

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    Underage Drinking Causes

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    underage drinking. Being a child of an alcoholic or having several alcoholic family members places a person at a high risk for alcoholic problems. Environmental aspects, pinpointing a genetic contribution will not tell the whole story as drinking behavior reflects a complex interplay between inherited and environmental factors. By having parents who heavily drink and view it as favorable their children will also drink. What are the health problems that are associated with underage drinking? Alcohol

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    Legal Drinking Age

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    Although the debate began many years ago, it still continues to this day. Should the legal drinking age be lowered, or should it not be lowered? The argument has always been massive, with both sides spitting out rebuttals left and right. Despite the fact that both sides showcase decent evidence, only one brings hard-hitting facts that truly make a difference: the legal drinking age should not be lowered because it helps prevents youths from driving drunk, it helps prevent youths from committing violent

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    This paper is going to be about the importance of not drinking and driving, and knowing what could happen if you drive under the influence of drinking. A lot can happen and some people don’t realize the damage that could be done once you are behind the wheel. Drinking and driving can cause different affects. For example it can cause not being able to concentrate on the road. One of the problems or effects drinking and driving can have on a person is not being able to concentrate on the road. In 2015

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    Young people have continued to consume alcohol especially on weekends. Consequently, young people have continued to experience the aftermath of drinking too much alcohol at the tender age. As a result, most of the countries categorize underage drinking as the leafing problem in public health. Teenagers always find a way to avoid being noticed by their parents. Even though it is their choice, most initially know what they are doing is wrong, but do it anyways. The social choice theory is vital when

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    as a numbing agent on the central nervous system.” So drinking alcohol can slow down the central nervous system and can impair a person’s judgement. Another interesting fact from Rob is, “It is estimated that 75% of alcoholics are male and 25% are female.” Since there are statistics about underage drinking, there must be an origin of underage drinking. There are many purposes for underage

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    Teenage Alcoholism Underage drinking has become an immense problem in the U.S. There are many reasons that lead kids under the age of twenty-one to drink. CNN states that “ Only a sip early on in life could be a problem later on in life” (CNN News). This quote states that having that one drink as an underage drinker won't just affect you then, but it will affect your life later on. Our country has come to realize that we have a problem with teenage alcoholism; schools inform their students about

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