Alcohol harms the teen brain.
Teen brains are still developing until about age 25. When teens drink during this “under construction” phase, alcohol can actually change how the brain develops.
Underage drinking harms the hippocampus, the area of the brain that is critical to learning and memory.
felt nervous
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felt worthless
Learning about the risks associated with underage drinking helps you understand why it’s important to keep your child alcohol-free—but you’ll also need to take active steps to prevent them from using alcohol and other substances.