We are often inudated with facts regarding alcohol abuse. The dangers of underage drinking, and the results that come of it. What we fail to realize is that the facts need to be a catalyst to something more. It is not good enough that someone just listens to the statistics, something has to be done to handle an alcohol abuse problem and that solution is an effective drug and alcohol rehab.
According to the Marin Institute;
Alcohol is a leading cause of death among youth, particularly teenagers.
Every day, on average, 11,318 American youth (12 to 20 years of age) try alcohol for the first time.
Alcohol is by far the most used and abused drug among America’s teenagers. According to a national survey, nearly one third of all high school students reported hazardous drinking during the 30 days prior to the survey.
Children who are drinking alcohol by the 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance abuse, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school. By young adulthood, early alcohol use was associated with employment problems, other substance abuse, and criminal and other violent behavior.
Young people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin drinking at 21.
More than 1,700 college students in the U.S. are killed each year – about 4.65 a day – as a result of alcohol-related injuries.
If you or anyone you know is in need of help for an alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information. Help is available.