The percentage of fatalities is seven times higher than in all crashes and the more serious injury levels are three to four times higher. 62.4 percent of all alcohol-related fatal crashes involved one vehicle. One of the biggest problems on campus today is alcohol. Despite the fact that purchase of alcohol is illegal for most college students, alcohol is the most widely used drug on campus. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use have been linked to an array of negative consequences that hurt students and jeopardize their futures.
Teens realize that their actions do indeed have consequences.
Negatively affect athletic performance. Making teens more vulnerable to unplanned sexual activity, unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Causing accidents when driving, bicycling, swimming. Increasing violent behavior. Intensifying feeling of loneliness and contributing to attempted suicide.