With societies more tolerant attitude towards alcohol
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Alcohol
al·co·hol
n.noun
a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
When ingested, alcohol can be a deadly intoxicant. Teens and adults alike are more prone to make fateful and negative choices while drinking alcohol. A deadly intoxicant, alcohol has destroyed and ripped apart the lives of millions and yet, remains to be the drug of choice of troubled teens nationwide.
Teenage minds are not yet able to fully appreciate the dangers that coincide with drinking. When drunk, teenagers commit and act out heinous activities which they would normally never commit or act out. Teenage pregnancy, driving under the influence, fighting and other consequences are more likely to occur while teens drink.
Parents of teenage boys or girls who drink occasionally or struggle with the addiction of alcohol, need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
use, many parents don’t realize how dangerous this substance can be for troubled teens
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Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens
/trou.bled/ /teens/
n. Noun
A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict.
Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life. Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives. Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways. Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist. When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc.
It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible. There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
. Alcohol is one of the substances that teens have most readily available and it’s impact on a troubled teens life can be very detrimental. If you have a teen who has been drinking alcohol, please don’t wait to get them the help they need. At Zion Educational Systems, we know how hard it can be to keeps troubled teens away from alcohol and we want to help you find a program that can accomplish this. You can reach us today at 866-471-8579.
How Alcohol Impacts Troubled Teens
The first important thing for parents to understand about teenage alcohol use is the profound health impact it can have. Studies have demonstrated that teenage drinking can change the way the brain develops. Over the long term, this can negatively impact on many different aspects of teen’s life. In addition to these brain issues, underage alcohol use causes liver damage and can prohibit healthy growth. These physical consequences
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Consequences
n. noun
con·se·quences
The Merriam- Webster dictionary provides the following definitions for consequences:
1.the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier:
The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
2.an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.
Consequences is a prevalent issue in the life of a troubled teen. Troubled adolescents who suffer from negative consequences, do so because of their poor decision making. Whatever choice a teenage boy or girl decides to make, a consequence of that decision will soon follow. If a teen chooses to make productive choices in life, he/she will reap the benefits of positive consequences. However, if a teen makes poor choices such as, abuse drugs and alcohol, skipping class, hanging out with the wrong crowd or disobeying parents and authority, that teen will reap negative consequences. Negative consequences such as, legal troubles, being grounded from parents, or getting kicked out of school due to inactivity or rebelliousness, are all viable and likely negative consequences a teen will experience if he or she is making poor choices.
of underage alcohol use are accompanied by social consequences. Teens who engage in alcohol abuse
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Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
/al.co.hol/ /a.buse/
The definition of Alcohol Abuse is the intake of a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks improperly or in a negative view or purpose.
There are many different types of alcohol, and the misuse of these types of substances can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different problems. This type of abuse can lead to many different types of impairments or distress.
Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent drug abuse there are many other types of problems that can occur. One effect can be a lack of interest in schooling and work. The failure to fulfill roles and obligations in different settings of life can also occur. Also, a poor performance in daily actions that may lead to legal problems.
It is important to face Alcohol abuse as soon as possible and in an appropriate manner. There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
are much more likely to do poorly in school and fall into the wrong social circles. These consequences of alcohol abuse can have just as large of a long term impact as the health problems it causes. All of these factors and the easy availability of alcohol make it one of the most dangerous substances for teens. If you have a teen who is using alcohol, make sure you act quickly to minimize the damage it does to their life. Please don’t hesitate to contact us immediately.
Help Your Troubled Teen Avoid Alcohol
The best way to help your teen if they have been drinking alcohol is to get them professional treatment. By entering them in the right program, you will ensure that they get the support
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Support
Support
/ sup·port/
n. Noun
Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else.
Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers.
Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
they need and the education necessary to avoid future poor choices. When you contact us at Zion Educational Systems, you will be taken through this confusing process by an educational consultant who is an expert in finding help for troubled teens. You can call us for help today at 866-471-8579.