Alcoholism in Minors
According to a survey conducted by the United States Department of
Health and Human Services, fifty-three percent of American high school seniors
reported having drank alcohol in the last month. Of those surveyed, thirty percent
confessed to binge drinking in the two weeks prior to the survey. What is causing
America's youth to risk trouble with the law trouble that would get them arrested
for a few hours of fun? "Alcohol is the most widely used and abused drug
among youth" (Center for Science). In today's world, alcoholism is no longer a
condition only for adults; it now causes major problems for minors.
Not many people want to stand up and say, "Juvenile alcoholism has never
been a problem, is not a problem, and will never be a problem in America.
Alcohol simply does not entice minors". However, there are groups that will do
just that.
Nations that permit a much younger drinking age around 16, usually do
not have a problem with......
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