Trouble also ensues if they fall asleep while on the job, causing loss of wages, or even termination of employment. Yet another result of sleep loss illness. Losing sleep causes the body's immune system to become weakened, and makes the teen much more susceptible to disease. Many students are then forced to attend school, activities, jobs and even parties with a cold, not only making themselves more ill, but also spreading the illness to all the others who have similarly weak immune systems. This then places the teen in a constant game of catch up, which is almost impossible to win.
Lack of sleep can lead to more horrible consequences than playing catch up.
It can lead to death. During the teen years, all young people accept the responsibility of driving. Driving is a wonderful, freeing experience for teens. But should an adolescent fall asleep behind the wheel because the person is so sleep deprived, an accident may occur. While many be very lucky and only dent the can and receive a few bruises, they could also kill themselves, their friends, or an innocent stranger who was coincidentally also driving at the same time.