The drug teens are most likely to use and abuse is alcohol. Children of alcoholics have a 4 to 10 times greater risk of becoming alcoholics than children of non-alcoholics.
Adolescents can become addicted to alcohol in a short amount of time.
The younger the age of drinking onset, the greater the chance of becoming an alcoholic. In kind contributions from Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health. To verify the accuracy of the information and to be certain of current laws, ordinances and school policies, contact your local law enforcement agency, city governme n t, school or other appropriate agency.