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Alcohol PSA

Claire Garrett

Created on April 29, 2021

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PSATeen Drinking

By: Claire Garrett

Why is This Important?

This is important because alcohol abuse is one of the biggest reasons for teen suicide; which is the 3rd most commen reason for teen death.

Some reasons teens use alcohol

  • Stress
  • Want to escape reality
  • Feel a burdan

“Teens sometimes turn to alcohol or thoughts of suicide as a way out.”

Karen Bellenir

How Does It Impact Teens?

Alcohol abuse can affect teens by reducing the chances of success and creating health problems. It can also change your mindset and the way you act. People may want to stop being around you as much.

INFO

Stress

One big reason teens use alcohol is because of stress. It is important to identify where your stress is coming from if you want to get better.Some big places stress could be coming from are: Home School Certain People

How to Help

It is important to seek help so the problem doesn't get worse and turn into a bigger problem

The Take Away

Find a Alternative

Don't be afraid to ask for help from others when you are feeling intense stress or noticing bad habits you are developing.

One big reason teens go to alcohol as a pain releaser is because it is most of the time easier to get to.

Thanks!

MLA Citation

"Alcohol and Suicide Risk." Alcohol Information For Teens: Health Tips About Alcohol Use, Abuse, And Dependence, edited by Karen Bellenir, 3rd ed., Omnigraphics, 2013, pp. 219-225. Teen Health Series. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2767300037/GVRL?u=j043905008&sid=GVRL&xid=3f54c6ba. Accessed 29 Apr. 2021.