THE number of children admitted to hospital with alcohol-related conditions has risen by more than 20 per cent in the past five years, it was revealed today.
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Alcohol problems are now called Alcohol Use Disorders, and include both abuse and dependence. The problems associated with alcohol use are well known. Alcohol is associated with auto accidents, increased violence, loss of jobs, and loss of lives.
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The adolescent ability to quickly develop alcohol tolerance allows for greater abuse of alcohol * Adolescent brains can compensate for some of alcohol’s effects, including intoxication and hangover. * New findings indicate they are also less impaired by alcohol’s effects on social inhibition. Adolescent brains can compensate for some of alcohol’s effects, including intoxication and hangover. [click link for full article]
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