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What
is Alcohol Addiction
What is Alcohol Detox
Teen Binge Drinking
Teen
Alcoholism Treatment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Press Release)
June, 2010 -- A writer recently asked a 20 year old male, to
discuss his perceptions and experiences regarding alcohol during
his young adult years.
Five relevant questions were asked and answered:
1.Q: Why do young adults participate in alcohol
use (consumption), alcohol abuse, and binge drinking?
A: Young adults who are in college or entered
the work force, use and abuse alcohol because they typically
don’t view alcohol as a “drug”. It is accepted
by our society and is available in families, colleges, the work
place, stores, supermarkets and gas stations. It is very easy
to obtain alcohol without proof of the age of 21.
2.Q: Why do young adults binge drink?
A: Young adults binge drink because they
learn to associate “drinking” with adult behaviors,
socially acceptable behaviors, socially expected behaviors,
partying or having fun. Beer is sold at football stadiums
and other sporting events, making it even more acceptable
and associating it with “having a good time.”
People want to feel good and have a good time. One drink turns
into more drinks. Some adults drink too much to try to prove
they can handle alcohol to their friends. Sometimes getting
“wasted” is just part of being a young adult.
3.Q: Do young adults talk about or worry
about the effects of alcohol on their brain or body?
A: Not usually. They are aware of the possible
effects of alcohol, but it’s not an issue. Most people
do not know about the developing brain or the effects of alcohol
on the brain.
4.Q: Do most young adults agree with the
age of 21 as the legal drinking age?
A: No. The young adults I know believe that
if you can fight for your country, then you can drink. If
you can vote for the president or all other elected officials,
then you can drink. If you can work, support yourself, and
pay taxes, then you can drink. Most young adults who are in
college or who are employed believe a disparity exists between
21, the legal age of drinking and the legal age of adulthood
which is 18 years old.
5.Q: Have you ever known friend who obviously
had a drinking problem?
If so, what did you do?
A: Yes, I have a friend who is definitely
an alcoholic. I talked with the person. All our friends have
talked with the person. There is very little that we can do
to help a friend, except to point out their problem. Each
person or alcoholic needs to be ready and willing to get help
or go to rehab, before real progress or change can occur.
In summary, “underage drinking” or alcohol use
is still a common occurrence in the daily or weekly lives
of most young adults under the age of 21, especially college
aged young adults. There are societal norms and college norms
associated with alcohol drinking and binge drinking, making
it difficult to raise concern for this behavior. Most young
adults do not know how to help a friend struggling with alcohol
addiction. When alcohol use becomes alcohol abuse or addiction,
most young adults are unsure as to how to approach the issue.
Most young adults are not well informed about the potential
brain damage, as a result of alcohol use, abuse, and alcohol
addiction.
If you are a friend or family member of a teen struggling
with alcohol abuse, call now for help at
our toll free teen addiction treatment center helpline:
1-888-757-6237
or e-mail
us. Inspirations for Youth and Families aka, Inspirations
Teen Rehab is here to help your teen and your family
through this difficult process.
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