Binge Drinking
Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is defined as drinking large amounts of alcohol with the intention of getting drunk. Typically, this means drinking five or more drinks in a short space of time.
Binge drinking is a dangerous behavior that is typically associated with teenagers and young adults. In spite of this, studies document that children as young as 11 engage in binge drinking. So, what are the dangers of binge drinking?
Increased risk taking;
Increased risk of injury;
Increased risk of physical and/or sexual assualt;
Lack of Judgement;
Dizziness;
Lack of Coordination;
Vomiting;
Headaches;
Hangovers;
Memory Loss;
Future health problems;
Brain & Liver Damage;
Alcoholism;
Alcohol poisoning;
Death.
Binge drinking has serious and devastating consequences. We see the results of binge drinking in the headlines and on the evening news.
There is plenty of information available and we, as responsible adults, need to educate ourselves and especially our children to the dangers of binge drinking.
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On Binge Drinking
From what I've read, binge drinking is a bigger problem in the US among teens than it is in most European countries. That probably has a lot to do with lower drinking ages over there. It's pretty ridiculous that US teens can vote and join the military at 18, but can't have a beer. Anything that is taboo is going to be more appealing to teens, of course. And that increases the risk for drinking irresponsibly.
If teens can learn responsible drinking from an earlier age, especially in a family setting, I think it's less likely they'll they'll abuse the substance.