Jessica is enamored with Eric, an upperclassman who is interested in her. However, when they get in the car to go out one day, she starts to wonder if this guy really is all that she thought he was . . . or if he’s nothing but trouble. Are you a teacher or parent interested in talking with teens about peer pressure? Download our guides to get the discussion started! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mHEli6lIsT1rGJJsRLWPy?si=hVUaJscfTomJt4WaseQamg Twitter: https://twitter.com/OK_Inc_ Website: http://www.operationkeepsake.com Created by OK, Inc. with students from Western Reserve High School. © 2016 All rights reserved.

Back to school can be a stressful time for both parents and teens--and the reality of teen alcohol use during this time definitely doesn't make it any easier. Check out our new blog, "Back to School: Teen Alcohol Abuse," for tips on how to keep your teens safe, happy, and healthy during this back to school season. https://info.clearforkacademy.com/back-to-school-teen-alcohol-use ________________ Clearfork Academy is a Christ-centered recovery community that serves adolescent boys between 13-18 years old who are entangled in the physical, mental, social and spiritual bonds of chemical dependency. We offer a structured and therapeutic environment where teen boys experience freedom from addiction. From the first phone call until discharge, Clearfork Academy delivers the highest quality substance abuse treatment possible. We help teens to develop healthy habits that set the trajectory for their entire lives. Leading teens to a new legacy is our ultimate calling! We are here to help you no matter what your unique situation may be. Our highly-trained admissions team is standing by waiting for your call. 📞 (888) 966-8604 🖥 https://clearforkacademy.com 📩 help@clearforkacademy.com

www.dailyrxnews.com AUD is a drinking problem that affects about 17 million adults. It is a major cause of sickness, death and is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders. A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, by Duncan B. Clark, MD, PhD, and his team at the University of Pittsburgh, looked at AUD cases among teens. They studied 1,193 adolescents ages 12 to 20 at six rural primary care clinics in Pennsylvania. There are different levels of severities with AUD, according to the National Institutes of Health. A response of yes for at least two of the eleven questions indicated AUD. Mild AUD was indicated by two to three yes responses. Moderate AUD was indicated by four to five yes responses and severe responded yes to six or more.

Teen drug and alcohol abuse can be especially unhealthy. During your teen years, your brain is still developing, which means you are extra vulnerable to the damage that drugs and alcohol can cause. The symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse are the direct result of the damage that drinking can cause. Alcohol affects many areas of the brain, which is why drinking can make you experience slurred speech, poor judgement, confusion, slow reaction times, burry vision, and poor body coordination. Again, keep in mind that your teenage brain is still developing, which means that the damage that these effects can cause will be even worse. Alcohol can damage areas of the brain related to learning and memory, and these effects can be particularly bad for teens. Drinking during your younger years can cause you to have problems with creating memories or recalling information for the rest of your life. Drinking can also damage areas of the brain related to planning, judgement, making decisions, controlling your impulses, and language. These brain areas have been found to actually be smaller in teens who drink! Perhaps the scariest part of this is that we don't know how much alcohol it takes to cause these changes. Teenage drug addicts can damage their bodies in many ways, which is why it is so important to seek help. If you or someone you love needs help with a drinking or drug problem, we're here for you. Call 1-877-698-6170 to talk with a treatment support specialist about finding the best teen addiction treatment. Disclaimer: This video is designed for general educational and information purposes only and does not render medical advice, unless otherwise indicated. The information provided in this video should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or illness. It is not a substitute for professional health care, and is designed to support—not replace—the relationship you have with your health care provider. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider. HOW OUR HELPLINE WORKS: For those seeking addiction treatment for themselves or a loved one, the channel helpline is a private and convenient solution. Caring advisors are standing by 24/7 to discuss your treatment options. Calls to any general helpline (non-facility specific 1-8XX numbers) for your visit will be answered by American Addiction Centers (AAC).

Megan gives a talk about drugs influence on teens and shares her own insight and experiences on the matter. Megan is a junior and will be talking the myths of alcoholism and addiction. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Watch the full documentary: https://youtu.be/-XegW4wTG9s Every Friday evening, 13-year-old Macaulay disappears, drinks half a bottle of vodka and comes home drunk and violent. Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Content licensed from Espresso Media. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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"The program starts off with an explanation of what alcohol is, how it’s produced, and its role as a celebratory beverage in our society. Students will come to understand the reasons alcohol is illegal to consume for persons under the age of twenty-one. The video delves into the immediate effects of alcohol consumption on blood circulation and breathing. Viewers will learn alcohol sedates the central nervous system and how it impacts parts of the brain responsible for emotion and behavior. The program explores the negative effects of alcohol abuse and addiction on a person, family and the community. In the end, students will come to understand that the decisions they make about alcohol will influence their health, grades, relationships,, career and their freedom. Learning Objectives: • understand alcohol is drug that can be addictive • learn that alcohol is legal to consume for adults 21 years of age and up • understand the short term effects of alcohol and long term effects of alcohol abuse • recognize the negative impact of alcoholism on individuals, families and society"