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Consequences: Introduction

High levels of drinking among adolescents can lead to a variety of consequences, both short-term and long-term. Some of the residual effects of underage binge drinking include the following:

  • > Impaired brain development
  • > Slowed motor skills
  • > Difficulty learning new ideas/concepts
  • > Hindered decision-making abilities
  • > Weakened athletic performance
  • > Health-related issues
  • > Alcoholism as adults
  • > Legal repercussions


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