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 65,432 young people in your community with serious alcohol problems, they are approximately:
9.4 times more likely to drink and drive. | |
8.5 times more likely to have serious problems with other drugs. | |
5.5 times more likely to be arrested. | |
2.25 times more likely to smoke. | |
1.5 times more likely to have a C+ average or lower and are likely to miss twice as much school. | |
1.5 times more likely to require hospital emergency room care. | |