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Underage Drinking . . . What’s the Big Deal? : 

Underage Drinking . . . What’s the Big Deal? Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Did you know…. “Youth who drink before the age 15 are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at the age of 21.” Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Did you know…. “The median age at which Children begin drinking is around 12.5 years old.” Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Did you know…. “Underage drinkers are responsible for almost 20% of all alcohol consumed in the United States.” Foster, et al, JAMA, 2003 Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Did you know…. “Alcoholic Energy Drinks are dangerous as they mix a stimulant with a depressant that can cause heart strain, dehydration, and possible seizures.” Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Did you know…. “One 23.5 oz. can of Alcoholic Energy Drinks has about the same amount of alcohol as: -a six-pack of lite beer -about four regular beers.” Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Drug and alcohol use starts early and peaks in the teen years Evidence from surveys

What is Binge Drinking? : 

What is Binge Drinking? In 2 hours . . . Males Consume - 5 Alcoholic Drinks Females Consume - 4 Alcoholic Drinks

Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience…. : 

School problems, such as higher absence and poor or failing grades. Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities. Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk. Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses. Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity. Disruption of normal growth and development. Physical and sexual assault. Higher risk for suicide and homicide. Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience….

Underage Drinking is Everyone’s Problem : 

Drinkers and non-drinkers can be affected by loud and aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and even death resulting from underage alcohol use. About 45% of those who die in crashes involving a drinking driver under age 21 are people other than the driver. These “second-hand effects” often strike at random, making underage alcohol use truly everybody’s problem. Underage Drinking is Everyone’s Problem

How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? : 

Sometimes it's tough to tell, but there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol: Getting drunk on a regular basis Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun Having frequent hangovers Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem?

What can you do to help someone who has a drinking problem? : 

Be a real friend. You might even save a life! Encourage your friend to stop or seek professional help. For information and referrals, call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 800-729-6686. What can you do to help someone who has a drinking problem? Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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Underage drinking places our Nation’s most valuable resource -its youth- at risk. Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

Continue to keep our kids, families and community safe and healthy! For more information, visit the CHI websites at:www.chi-goodhue.orgwww.chi-parentnetwork.orgwww.chi-howie.org : 

Continue to keep our kids, families and community safe and healthy! For more information, visit the CHI websites at:www.chi-goodhue.orgwww.chi-parentnetwork.orgwww.chi-howie.org Healthy Kids ~ Healthy Families ~ Healthy Communities

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It only takes something small to make a ripple.