Binge drinking is quite evident and normal behaviour of western society among teenagers today. Unfortunately‚ binge drinking causes an increase of various risks among teenagers‚ which could inflict upon the health of the binge drinker under certain circumstances. Teenagers need to be informed of the dangers involved and the act should be taken seriously with the possible consequences known. Binge drinking is defined as males consuming 5 or more standard drinks and females consuming 4 or more
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University of Western Sydney College Research report DRINKING WATER HABITS CONTENT Abstract…………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………..4 Methodology……………………………………………………………………….6 Results……………………………………………………………………………...7 Discussion…………………………………………………………………………11 References…………………………………………………………………………13 Appendices………………………………………………………………………...14 Abstract Drinking water is a necessary activity for human’s life. The aim of this research was to
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to underage people. I continue to be shocked and distressed at the large amount of incidents that continue to occur in Elk County as a result of drinking alcohol when underage. This problem has hit too close to home and needs to be stopped. The effects of drinking alcohol include the loss of friends‚ family troubles‚ and school
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English Feature Article – Binge Drinking in Teens - Too much‚ too young Statement of intent Weekends are usually treasured by most teens‚ as they are looking forward to their big plans. Some may be chilling with friends‚ catching a movie‚ going to a concert‚ or planning to party. Regardless of what they have planned‚ one thing is for certain; alcohol will be a part of many teens’ weekend plans and there’s research to prove it. Yes‚ one of the most widely available drugs on the market‚ alcohol
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when it comes to drinking. Establishment of Credibility: According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 7‚000 teenagers under the age of 16 have already had their first sip of alcohol. (Teen alcohol) According to the Century Council 10 million teens from the ages 12-20 admit to consuming alcohol in the past 30 days. 2% of 12 year olds drink‚ 22% of 16 years olds drink‚ and 56% of 20 year olds drink‚ and these percentages are steadily increasing. (Underage drinking statistics) Thesis/
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Drinking is an issue Alcohol is a controversial topic and its usage a more critical issue in front of us. Drinking is related to vivid debates all around the country‚ with netizens arguing on what should be decided. Some argue that the age should be lowered as it is open jurisdiction to everyone. But if we take the things as what I think‚ it should be raised. I have other reason but cause may be varied. Hence‚ through a conclusive reason which may be vivid‚ but there is a lot of debate over the drinking
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Driving under the influence‚ driving while intoxicated‚ drunken driving‚ drunk driving‚ operating under the influence‚ drinking and driving‚ or impaired driving is the crime of driving a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs including those prescribed by physicians. In the case of alcohol‚ a drunk driver’s level of intoxication is typically determined by a measurement of blood alcohol content or BAC. A BAC measurement in excess of a specific threshold level‚ such as 0.05% or 0.08%
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Binge drinking is a significant health problem in Australia. Binge drinking is defined as ‘drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated‚ resulting in immediate and severe intoxication’(Australian Drug Foundation‚ 2016). The effect of binge drinking can be harmful in the short and long term. Jennison‚ (2004) states that binge drinking short term effect on individual include blurred vision‚ coma and death and long-term effect include health problems such as
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David 12-11-13 Cause and Effect College Binge The cause of college binge drinking is the sense of freedom‚ easily obtainable‚ and there is peer pressure. Binge drinking is apparent at every state and private college across the USA. Students feel a sense of freedom going to a dorm college. Alcohol is easily obtained‚ even with people trying to stop it. Peer pressure is probably the main reason for binging. The transition between high school and college is an unreal experience for
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limit‚ running red lights‚ ect.) Now mix that with drugs and/or alcohol and they are putting themselves and others in danger. Students Against Destructive Decisions works with students and schools to raise awareness and inform the risks of underage drinking and its outcomes. Some schools that host a club will Peer-led classes‚ fundraising events and more. Besides attending‚ students can hang posters and banners on drunk driving statistics‚
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