Teen drinking
Skylar Clark
Did you know..
According to a study by Columbia University, underage drinkers account for 11.4 percent of all of the alcohol consumed in the U.S.
Places..
The results showed that teenagers who reported drinking occasionally — and getting drunk — were more likely to have a wider circle of friends than those who abstained.
Leading causes..
The three leading causes of death for 15 to 24-year-olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides – alcohol is a leading factor in all three.
Did you know..
In 2010, 56 percent of drivers aged 15 to 20 who were killed in motor vehicle crashes after drinking and driving were not wearing a seat belt.
Did you know...
The average age teen boys first try alcohol is age 11, for teen girls it’s 13.
FACT..
Alcohol increases your risk for many deadly diseases, such as cancer. Drinking too much alcohol too quickly can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can kill you.
MYTH..
I can sober up quickly by taking a cold shower or drinking coffee.
Did you know..
Alcohol is alcohol. It can cause you problems no matter how you consume it. One 12-ounce bottle of beer or a 5-ounce glass of wine (about a half cup) has as much alcohol as a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor. Alcopops—sweet drinks laced with malt liquor—often contain more alcohol than beer!