There are many reasons why adolescence drink as often and as casually as they do. There are not many places or activities to keep adolescence out of trouble. Adolescence usually drink because they have a low self esteem and self image. Adolescence need to appear mature, have a good time, satisfy curiosity and belong to a group. They are at a constant struggle for acceptance.
Alcohol gives adolescence relief from stressful situations.
The pressure to use alcohol has never been stronger than it is now. This is due to the fact that advertising for alcohol has doubled in the past ten years, the amount of time teenagers spend watching television has produced a passive generation, and the fact that alcohol is available in all of our communities. Young people have lost natural proximity to caring, mature adults, leaving their basic needs for constructive guidance unfulfilled. There are many ways that parents, schools and the community can help prevent alcoholism in adolescence. One way is by parents helping parents.