Question

Alcohol consumption in teenagers is a problem for families, society and the teens themselves. Approximately 5,000 adolescents die each year as a result of underage drinking. What are other consequences for teens who experiment or abuse alcohol? At least 155 words explaining! I really need help! I don't understand.

Answer 1

Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths among underage youth each year, and cost the U.S. $24 billion in economic costs in 2010.2,3Although drinking by persons under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12 to 20 years drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the United States.4 More than 90% of this alcohol is consumed in the form of binge drinks.4On average, underage drinkers consume more drinks per drinking occasion than adult drinkers.5In 2010, there were approximately 189,000 emergency rooms visits by persons under age 21 for injuries and other conditions linked to alcohol.6