 |
 |
|||
| Underage drinking | ||||
| Warning : you think less, plan less and resist less | ||||
| Alcohol
is responsible for the deaths of more children and young people than all illicit drugs combined. Over 70% teenagers between 14 and 19 admit to drinking. Most binge drinkers are from ordinary backgrounds, but increasingly young girls are placing themselves at risk! |
|
| To be in with the crowd Makes kids feel older, gives an image. To enjoy themselves, feel relaxed. To help sleep, forget things, or problems. Just to get through the day. Makes them feel they can cope with stress. To rebel or take risks. |
|
| Long term health effects
|
Heart and liver damage Different kinds of cancer Sexual Impotence Sleeping problems Concentration or memory problems |
| How
to DRINK LESS |
Start with a non-alcoholic drink, so your not
thirsty. Avoid eating chips or nuts as the salt will make you thirsty. Drink slowly, take sips, not gulps, put your glass down in between sips. Eat before or during drinking, so alcohol absorbed slowly. Drink at your own pace, don't feel pressured. "Thanks, but no thanks". Alternate with water or non-alcoholic drinks. |
| Drinking & driving | Don't drive after drinking, and don't go in a car when the driver has been drinking. Call a taxi, or have a specified skipper. |
 |
||
| Short summary ...
|
||
| Drinking it can spin you, FACTS FOR TEENS. | Easy to read helpfull info | 8/10 |
Underage drinking rules |
7/10 | |
| Queensland Govt info | Taking action guidelines | 7/10 |
| What is a standard drink? | Detail on limits | 7/10 |
| Enough is enough campaign (WA) | WA guidelines | 7/10 |
| Other useful stuff .... |
 |
If
you feel you have a problem with alcohol, |
 |
|
|
|||||
 |
 |
||||