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Alcohol leson 2, Dulal (We all know that anyone under 21 is not allowed to…

- - - - Fights are more likely to occur in parties where alcohol is present. The teens who are involved in the fight can face school or police disciplinary action. Teen who drink have higher chance of becoming victims or perpetrators of violent crimes, such as rape,aggravated assult, and robbery.
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      - Alcohol and sexual activity
        
        Alcohol impairs judgment and lowers inhibitions and can cause a person to compromise his or her values. Teens who use alcohol are more likely to become sexually active at an earlier age, and to engage in unprotected sexual activity. Approximately 23% of sexually active teens use alcohol or drugs before engaging in sexual activity. They are also in danger of getting STD.
        
        Alcohol and the family
        
        It is estimated that 25% of all youth are exposed to alcohol abuse which is the excessive use of alcohol within their families. Young people who live with a family member who abuses alcohol are at high risk for
        -neglect, abuse, or social isolation
        -economic hardship
        -personal use of alcohol themselves
        -mental illness or physical problems
        A person starts drinking at an early age can develop alcohol dependence. This is called Alcoholism which is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.
        
        School and alcohol
        
        Most school have adopted a zero-tolerance policy for students found using alcohol on school property. These students can become ineligible for or be suspended from school activities or graduation, or expelledfrom school. These students could also be placed in an alternate education program. The options for college and jobs becomes limited for these students.