All too often teens are exposed to underage drinking through the media. Most teen movies and TV shows depict underage drinking as a blatant and common activity. Combine the media portrayal of underage drinking with health official warnings, and teens are receiving mixed messages.

This In the Know: Underage Drinking –You Binge, You Bust pamphlet is an excellent guide in helping teens decipher the truths and dangers of underage drinking. Teen readers will learn that their brains are still growing -even when they reach their mid-20s, and that underage drinking can actually cause brain damage.

Moreover, readers will learn about the additional dangers of underage drinking including: increased chances of dependency, Cirrhosis of the liver, alcohol poisoning, and legal consequences such as getting a DWI and losing their license. Five risks are also covered which include: driving under the influence, sexual assault, pregnancy, STDs and AIDs, increased accidents and injuries, violence, and suicide.

With this In the Know pamphlet teens can become active agents against underage drinking by reading a retaining the signs of alcohol poisoning and the emergency procedures in dealing with alcohol poisoning. Contact information to organizations ready to help teens with alcohol problems are provided, as well.

With over 5,000 teens falling victim to alcohol related accidents each year, using the In the Know: Underage Drinking pamphlet is a wise step to saving more young lives.