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leonealston6AS
leonealston6AS
Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 23 2007, 8:13 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 23 2007, 8:13 PM EDT
Summary: I believe teen drug and alcohol abuse is an important topic due to the fact that it's all around us. Each day percents rise in number of teens and/or tweens that consume alcohol, use, and even "experiment" with drugs. Since we know it exists why aren't we trying harder to prevent it?

I've learned that the average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years old for boys and 13 for girls.

The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is about 15 years of age.

One final fact that is very pervasive in my mind is: Leading causes in death: homicide, automobile accidents, and suicide all tend to tie into alcohol abuse.
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scarlett6u
scarlett6u
1. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 23 2007, 11:09 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 23 2007, 11:09 PM EDT
1. If alcohol leads to death, homicide, automobile accidents, and suicide why do you think they haven't made drinking illegal for all ages?
2. Why do boys generally try or begin drinking at a younger age than girls do?
3. Do you think the media is what's stopping us from trying to prevent the consuming of alcohol and drugs in minors, because in the end they're the ones that benefit from the younger generations buying there products? Do you find this valuable?    

ricky92
2. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 12:18 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 12:18 PM EDT
Why do kids result to drugs and alcohol??
Why are drugs and alcohol so easy to obtain for people at such a young age?
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Smartin91
3. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 12:23 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 12:23 PM EDT
Why do Kids start drinking?
Why do kid start doing drug?
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Lisa,O.2ndperiod
Lisa,O.2ndperiod
4. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 12:27 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 12:27 PM EDT
Hello There Leone! Lisa has a few questions for you.
1.Why do you think teens have a hard time resisting peer pressure when offered drugs/alcohol by friends?
2.Why do people "experiment" with drugs if they know that it's bad for them?
3.What are some extra ways that we can prevent all of those terrible things you mentioned from happening?
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davi_15
5. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 12:33 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 12:33 PM EDT
Do kids drop out of school when they use drugs more then others?
Why are drugs addicting?
at about what age peple star using drugs? Do you find this valuable?    
bernard,p2ndperiod
bernard,p2ndperiod
6. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 12:34 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 12:34 PM EDT
If the law knows why dont they just sell it to them?

Why do kids start so young anyway?

Is there a way we can stop kids from doing drugs and drinking? Do you find this valuable?    

jdionida
7. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 24 2007, 3:44 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 24 2007, 3:44 PM EDT
1. If the law knows that kids drink at an early age why don't they just give it to them.
2.Why do teens like starting at early ages.
3.Why are drugs so easy to get. Do you find this valuable?    
Alexis,R.6thperiod
Alexis,R.6thperiod
8. RE: Teen Drug And Alcohol Abuse
Aug 27 2007, 6:50 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 27 2007, 6:50 PM EDT
1. Is 15 years of age the average for both boys and girls?
2. Has alcohol use among teens increased since the past year?
3. How might we prevent alcohol abuse among teens?
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