Abused, too young - were studies of these two factors in other drugs such as alcohol?
Too much of anything can kill, take the intrigue, fascination and attraction out of the game by making the drugs legal; use that money on education and treatment and you are still way ahead financially.
Underage drinking is widespread • In 2009, about 10.4 million young people between ages 12 and 20 drank more than “just a few sips” of alcohol. • As kids get older, they drink more. By age 15, half of teens have had at least one drink. By age 18, more than 70% of teens have had at least one drink.
Underage drinking risks include: • Death – 5,000 people under age 21 die each year from alcohol-related car crashes, homicides, suicides, alcohol poisoning, and other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. • Serious injuries – More than 190,000 people under age 21 visited an emergency room for alcohol-related injuries in 2008 alone. • Impaired judgment – Drinking can cause kids to make poor decisions, which can then result in risky behavior like drinking and driving, sexual activity, or violence. • Increased risk for physical and sexual assault – Youth who drink are more likely to carry out or be the victim of a physical or sexual assault. • Brain development problems – Research shows that brain development continues well into a person’s twenties. Alcohol can affect this development, and contribute to a range of problems.
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