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Substance Abuse Information - Alcohol
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
| Quick Facts About Alcohol for Teens |
- Know the law. Alcohol is illegal to buy or possess if you are under 21.
- Get the facts right. One 12-ounce beer has as much alcohol as a 1.5-ounce shot of whiskey or a 5-ounce glass of wine.
- Stay informed. Wine coolers look like juice sparklers but they have just as much alcohol as a 12-ounce beer. One glass of clear malt can give a teenager a .02 on a breathalyzer test. In the State of Ohio that amount is enough for anyone under the age of 21 to lose his/her driver's license and be subject to a fine.
- Be aware of the risks. Drinking increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all linked to alcohol and other drug use.
- Keep your edge. Alcohol can ruin your looks, give you bad breath, and make you gain weight.
- Play it safe. Drinking can lead to intoxication and even death.
- Do the smart thing. Drinking puts your health, education, family ties, and social life at risk.
- Be a real friend. If you know someone with a drinking problem, be part of the solution. Urge your friend to get help.
- Remain alert. Stay clear of claims that alcohol means glamour and adventure. Stay clear on what's real and what's illusion.
- Sweep away the myths. Having a designated driver is no excuse to drink. Drinking only at home, or sticking only to beer does not make drinking any "safer."
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