Alcohol s impact on the brain, developing organs and decision making make it a dangerous substance for adolescents. Teen drinking is associated with risky sexual behaviors that can lead to sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies. That represents almost 80,000 impaired drivers on Texas roads each year. More than 10 percent of secondary students said they had attended class at least once while drunk during the past school year. Drinking is not a rite of passage.
Alcohol is powerful drug that can rob children of their health, the hopes and their lives.
Our community must take a strong stand against underage drinking, and parents must lead that crusade. Talk to your child about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. Do it today.