Alcohol & teens effects on health

cognitive development is negatively impacted as the brain is not fully developed in teen years

can result in the loss of memory or slower interpretations or learning

long term: shrinkage of the frontal lobe

can lead to organ damage

some health impacts will come along in the long run such as high blood pressure, heart damage

immune system weakens, increasing chances of getting sick

increased risk of cancer to develop in many parts of the body

body breaks down alcohol into a chemical called acetaldehyde. this damages the body's DNA and stops the body from repairing the damage

main problems arise when drinking alcohol at least 3 times a week

thoughts of violence

leads to suicide or poor mental health

social behaviours such as increased aggression

through school life

through social life

force sellers to be more strict and carefully check ID

price policies

limit the availability in underage friendly places

restrict alcohol marketing

provide help to change lives of those who are addicted or have a hard time getting through life without alcohol

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)

many are influenced by seeing others

individuals want to fit in

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