Underage drinking costs the US more than $58 billion every year.

40 percent of those who started drinking at age 13 or younger developed alcohol dependence later in life.
Ten percent of teens who began drinking after the age of 17 developed dependence.

http://www.teendrugabuse.us/teen_drug_use.html

Types of Drug Addictions

Nicotine Addiction
Cocaine Addiction
Opiate Addiction
Heroin Addiction
Meth Addiction
Methadone Addiction
Marijuana Addiction
Caffeine Addiction
Steroid Addiction
Vicodin Addiction
Prescription Drug Addiction
More information at : http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/addiction-types/index.htm

Common signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse

Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking.

Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous, such as drinking and driving, operating machinery while intoxicated, or mixing alcohol with prescription medication against doctor’s orders.

Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your drinking.

Continuing to drink even though your alcohol use is causing problems in your relationships.

Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress. Many drinking problems start when people use alcohol to self-soothe and relieve stress.

More info: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/alcohol_abuse_alcoholism_signs_effects_treatment.htm

Teenagers at risk for developing serious alcohol and drug problems include those:

1. With a family history of substance abuse
2. Who are depressed
3. Who have low self-esteem, and
4. Who feel like they don't fit in or are out of the mainstream


http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Teens:+Alcohol+and+Other+Drugs§ion=Facts+for+Families

Warning signs of teenage alcohol and drug abuse may include:

Physical: Fatigue, repeated health complaints, red and glazed eyes, and a lasting cough.

Emotional: personality change, sudden mood changes, irritability, irresponsible behavior, low self-esteem, poor judgment, depression, and a general lack of interest.

Family: starting arguments, breaking rules, or withdrawing from the family.

Social problems: new friends who are less interested in standard home and school activities, problems with the law, and changes to less conventional styles in dress and music.

More information at: http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Teens:+Alcohol+and+Other+Drugs§ion=Facts+for+Families

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Common issues binge drinkers face

*Lack of concentration in school
*Loss of friends
*Memory loss and blackouts
*Lack of judgment
*Trouble with the law
*Suicide
*Alcohol poisoning
*Depression in adulthood

More information at http://www.teenzeen.org/binge-drinking.html