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The Problem: Introduction Some teens are much more likely to drink alcohol than others. The prevalence of underage binge drinking within the state of California is similar to national trends: although many underage youth drink, the percentage that binge drink is small (i.e. approximately 25% of 11th graders binge monthly). However, given recent research on the effects of binge drinking on adolescent brain development, any binge drinking done by youth puts them at risk both for the present and the future. Specific risk factors/attributes may make certain individuals more at risk for alcohol use and abuse than others. The factors that put teens at risk for alcohol use and abuse include the following:
Peer pressure begins early. One-third of 4th graders and more than half of 6th graders say they have been pressured by friends to drink alcohol. Trauma. Adolescents in treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence report higher rates of physical abuse, sexual abuse, violent victimization, witnessing violence, and similar traumas than other teens. The introduction of distilled beverages such as alcopops, provides additional “sweet” beverage choices for youth which may increase the risk to binge drink, as well. In this section, we will discuss the prevalence of underage youth who drink—in particular, binge drink. We will start with data from the state of California, and then look at national trends.
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