GetRealAlcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and social problems among youth and young adults and the most common substance to affect the brain used by this age group. For many, binge drinking leads to injuries, aggression, violence and other age-important consequences such as dating violence and a decline in academic performance. Also, even if an adult drinks the same number of drinks as a youth, the effects on a youth can be far worse due to greater impulsivity, less emotional maturity, lower body mass on average, less experience doing complex tasks that are made more dangerous with alcohol (e.g driving an car) and driving faster.
When Zero is the Limit!
Zero is the limit means NO alcohol.
- When driving a motor vehicle
- Using machinery or tools
- Taking medicine or other drugs that interact with alcohol
- Doing any kind of dangerous physical activity
- Being responsible for the safety of others
- Making important decision.
Another Reason to Lessen your Drinking – Alcohol and Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada. We know that alcohol is a carcinogen that can cause at least seven types of cancer. Data from 2020 shows that use of alcohol causes nearly 7,000 causes of cancer and over 3,200 cases of death from cancer each year in Canada
Youth under the legal drinking age should delay drinking for as long as possible for the sake of your safety and health.
