April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to consider what information you should be giving your teen about the subject. Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug by American adolescents. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 11% of all alcohol consumed in America is by those between the ages of 12 and
Read moreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines binge drinking as “consuming 5 or more drink in 2 hours for men and consuming 4 or more drinks in 2 hours for women.” CDC’s research about teens and binge drinking in America demonstrates that: One in five high school seniors (20%) reports binge drinking in the last two weeks, and
Read moreAlcohol is, by far, the most socially acceptable and easiest drug to obtain in our country. For that reason, it’s a popular choice among teens. Although it is illegal for teens to purchase alcohol, they can often get it through their parent’s liquor cabinets, unscrupulous store clerks, or older friends who purchase it for them. The median age at which
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