Know About Alcoholism in Teens

Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug by the teenagers, as teens are easily attracted to drugs because of the normal youthful rebellion, immature coping skills, and family issues. Sometimes these young people may be influenced by the parents who are addicted to drinking. The symptoms of the alcoholism in the teens are lying, making excuses, staying alone in their room, becoming verbally or physically abusive towards others, having items in their possession that are connected to alcohol, the smell of alcohol, mood swings, stealing, and changes in friends.

Effects of alcohol use in teens:

• Alcohol decreases ability to pay attention in the teens and they are not interested in doing any work at home or school.
• Alcoholism also effects the memory of the teens and it also shows large effect on their studies.
• Usually teens abuses alcohol along with the other substances like marijuana and this substance itself is very dangerous to the health.
• Addiction to the alcohol in the teens also increases suicidal tendencies.
• Teens who drink are more likely to engage in sexual activity, have unprotected sex, have sex with a stranger, or be the victim of a sexual assault.
• Drinking alcohol heavily may cause anxiety or depression in the teens and it may lead to use of other drugs like marijuana, cocaine or heroin.
• Each year, almost 2,000 people under the age of 21 years die in car accidents because of drunken driving.

There are different medications and different treatment methods available for curing alcoholism in the teens but the best way is to prevent them from taking alcohol and this can be done by communicating the dangerous effects of the alcohol on the teens and also on the society.