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FOCUS ON PREVENTION How Does Alcohol Affect the Teen Brain? Contributed by: Carroll County Substance Education Coalition Coalition Corner When teens drink, alcohol affects their brains in the short- term but repeated drinking can also impact it down the road, especially as their brains grow and develop. Short-Term Consequences of Intoxication (being drunk"): An intoxicated youth has a harder time making good decisions. April is Alcohol Awareness Month Did you know. Underage youth who drink A youth is less aware that his/her behavior may be inappropriate or risky. A youth may be more likely to engage in risky behavior, including drinking and driving, sexual activity (like unprotected sex) and aggressive or violent behavior. A youth is less likely to recognize potential danger. The likelihood a "blackout" occurs. Alcohol Poisoning induced by binge drinking may occur. Long-term Consequences of Alcohol Úse on the Developing Teen Brain Research shows that drinking during the teen years can interfere with normal brain development and change the brain in ways that: Have negative effects on information processing and CCSEC Increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder later in life. (NIDA) According to the Carroll County Illinois Youth Survey taken in 2016, 45.3% of Carroll County teens in grades 8th-12th have drank alcohol in the past year. Our youth also Report that Alcohol is "EASY" for them to get from Social Sources such as Parents with their permission (43%); Any Social Source including Friends, are more likely to carry out or be the victim of a parties, other adults, older siblings or asking a stranger physical or to buy it (55%); and taking it without permission (27.3%); Purchasing it without an I.D.(2%). Remember, Talking to your teens Early and Often is the number one way to prevent underage drinking, its up to the ADULTS to keep our teens safe. Make sure that when it comes to teens and alcohol YOU are THE WALL. sexual assault after drinking than others For information on how to talk to your kids about drugs their age who do not drink. and alcohol - if you need help talking to your teens GET THE FACTS: (NIAAA) contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition at 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com. FOCUS ON PREVENTION How Does Alcohol Affect the Teen Brain? Contributed by: Carroll County Substance Education Coalition Coalition Corner When teens drink, alcohol affects their brains in the short- term but repeated drinking can also impact it down the road, especially as their brains grow and develop. Short-Term Consequences of Intoxication (being drunk"): An intoxicated youth has a harder time making good decisions. April is Alcohol Awareness Month Did you know. Underage youth who drink A youth is less aware that his/her behavior may be inappropriate or risky. A youth may be more likely to engage in risky behavior, including drinking and driving, sexual activity (like unprotected sex) and aggressive or violent behavior. A youth is less likely to recognize potential danger. The likelihood a "blackout" occurs. Alcohol Poisoning induced by binge drinking may occur. Long-term Consequences of Alcohol Úse on the Developing Teen Brain Research shows that drinking during the teen years can interfere with normal brain development and change the brain in ways that: Have negative effects on information processing and CCSEC Increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder later in life. (NIDA) According to the Carroll County Illinois Youth Survey taken in 2016, 45.3% of Carroll County teens in grades 8th-12th have drank alcohol in the past year. Our youth also Report that Alcohol is "EASY" for them to get from Social Sources such as Parents with their permission (43%); Any Social Source including Friends, are more likely to carry out or be the victim of a parties, other adults, older siblings or asking a stranger physical or to buy it (55%); and taking it without permission (27.3%); Purchasing it without an I.D.(2%). Remember, Talking to your teens Early and Often is the number one way to prevent underage drinking, its up to the ADULTS to keep our teens safe. Make sure that when it comes to teens and alcohol YOU are THE WALL. sexual assault after drinking than others For information on how to talk to your kids about drugs their age who do not drink. and alcohol - if you need help talking to your teens GET THE FACTS: (NIAAA) contact the Carroll County Substance Education Coalition at 815-244-0063 or email ccsec04@gmail.com.