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Don't Gamble with Young People's Alcohol Problems

Young people with untreated alcohol problems face many increased risks when compared to their peers. This may be because of underlying mental health or behavioral problems, or because drinking adversely affects people's judgment, or both. Of the 95,248 young people in your community with serious alcohol problems, they are approximately:

SixThree 9.4 times more likely to drink and drive.
SixTwo and a half 8.5 times more likely to have serious problems with other drugs.
Five 5.5 times more likely to be arrested.
Two 2.25 times more likely to smoke.
One and a half 1.5 times more likely to have a C+ average or lower and are likely to miss twice as much school.
One and a half 1.5 times more likely to require hospital emergency room care.

Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health

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