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42%

of U.S. high school students reported having had at least one alcoholic drink in their lifetime

22%

of U.S. high school students reported drinking alcohol within the past 30 days

10%

of U.S. high school students reported binge drinking, defined as consuming four or more drinks for females or five or more drinks for males on one occasion

>4,000

people under the age of 21 die each year from excessive alcohol use, including motor vehicle crashes, alcohol poisoning, homicides, and suicides

Signs & Symptoms

Common signs of alcohol addiction in teens include frequent drinking, changes in mood or behavior, declining grades, secrecy, loss of interest in activities, poor judgment, and changes in sleep or appetite. They may also smell like alcohol, have bloodshot eyes, or experience memory problems and difficulty concentrating.