ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
HAVE YOU TALKED TO YOUR TEEN ABOUT THEIR FREQUENCY OF USE OR REASONS FOR USE?
Understanding why and when they drink alcohol may help you support them. Further discussion can help you better understand your teen.
Alcohol can interfere with brain development, affecting memory and learning.
Alcohol use is linked to risky behaviors, including unprotected sex and driving under the influence.
Alcohol use can exacerbate mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Alcohol can impair academic performance and lead to lower grades.
Early alcohol use increases the risk of developing alcohol dependence later in life.
For help and more information, contact:
Lauren McArdle, Ph.D., District 95 at 847-540-4973
or Sara Marx, LCPC, NCC, Ela Township at 847-540-8380