Wilmington, NC (WECT) – Many parties are held here as people gather during the holiday season. Unfortunately, some teenagers also get their hands on alcohol.
UNCW researchers are looking at the effects of underage drinking on teenagers. The numbers show that when teenagers drink, they drink much more than adults. Nine of her ten teens drink alcohol heavily. This is an astonishing discovery.
UNCW’s Department of Psychology was awarded a $300,000 grant to study the effects of binge drinking on the brain. The study focuses on young people aged 12 to 17 who have faced adversity such as child abuse or neglect when their parents spent time in prison or suffered from health problems or mental illness.
Two thoughts are that these teens may not have a strong influence in their lives to keep them away from binge drinking, or they may be using alcohol as a coping mechanism. is.
“The goal of this study is to prevent teenage alcohol use, especially as excessive drinking is so dangerous. I hope we can find a way, here are the brain changes we’ve noticed: Strategies to help teens become stronger and less involved in risky alcohol use ,” said Dr. Kate Noonor, Professor of Psychology at UNCW.
Dr. Nuner hopes to offer preventative strategies and offer alternatives such as mindfulness exercises and impulse control programs. This study seeks to further our understanding of
The CDC cites binge drinking as consuming four to five alcoholic beverages in one sitting. It may not seem like a big deal to adults, but for teens with little to no drinking experience, it can quickly lead to dangerous consequences such as blackouts, DUIs, and sexual assaults. I have.
Dr. Nooner said that’s why it’s important to talk about drinking with children.
“Alcohol use is happening among teenagers, and it’s not surprising, but it’s not something to turn a blind eye to. It’s a great way for teenagers to feel free and have fun with their peers.” I think there are social opportunities where you can spend your time, but you either need some degree of supervision or you are in an alcohol-free environment,” Dr. Noonor.
She explained that teenagers usually drink in secret, in a private setting, usually at home where their parents are absent. is.
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