'Guide Note:
- Underage Drinking is an epidemic that can lead to alcohol dependency in adulthood. Prevention of underage drinking must first start at home.
Fast Facts:
- Approximately 5,000 people under 21 die from underage drinking
- 1,900 of the deaths are from drinking and driving accidents
- Alcohol is a drug that affects your brain
- Underage drinking imposes health risks on the liver, brain, growth & endocrine
- Underage drinking costs the US citizens $53 billion annually
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a problem with
Underage Drinking, please consult your doctor.