Why you should say NO to alchohol.
by Imani Nelson
Underage drinking
I know you may have heard myths of only the coolest teens being invited to play bear pong and party under the influence with friends. The truth is, none of that is true. In fact drinking will more likely get you into trouble than it will make you look cooler. Don't understand? Here's why.
Binge Drinking?
Data shows that 11 percent of 8th graders, 22 percent of 10th graders, and 29 percent of 12th graders had engaged in heavy episodic (or “binge”) drinking within a period of two weeks.
Your Brain?
Research has shown that animals fed alcohol during this critical developmental stage continue to show long-lasting impairment from alcohol as they age. Scientist are still figuring out exactly how alcohol affects the brain, but do you really want to take that chance?
Risking your life?
Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking. Is it really worth it?