Alcohol Information for Teens, Fifth Edition (Teen Health)

Alcoholism is a serious drinking problem and often an uncontrollable desire to drink. It is illegal in all 50 states for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages, such as spirits, beer, wines, or cocktails, and servings. This book discusses the negative impacts of alcohol consumption and provides facts about: Alcohol use and abuse, Underage drinking in America, Understanding the physical effects of alcohol, Alcohol and mental-health risk, Treatment and recovery option for teenage drinkers, Teenage alcohol users and their family, Directories providing information on alcohol and drug use Book jacket.