Kids may not consciously plan to drink or use substances, but they may take an opportunity to experiment. For example, they may be hanging out with friends where alcohol is accessible and decide to open a bottle because there are no adults around. “binge” drinking Young people tend to engage in intense drinking, called “binge” drinking.
For girls, binge drinking means having 3 DRINKS within 2 hours.
For boys, binge drinking means having 4 DRINKS within 2 hours.
The risks of binge drinking are significant. Teens who binge drink are more likely to experience physical harm, face unwanted sexual advances, or sustain serious injuries. Binge drinking also increases the likelihood of impaired driving, riding with an impaired driver, having unprotected sex, and exposure to STDs.
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