Alcohol abuse is dangerous for the brains of adolescents and young adults, Educ’Alccol reminded Monday as the end-of-year proms approach in secondary schools.
“Before age 25, the brain is still developing. Among young people who consume excessively and repetitively, we observe significant consequences, particularly related to the performance of complex tasks and the proper functioning of memory, “said Dr. Myriam Laventure, quoted by the organization in a press release published Monday. .
However, although the rate of teenagers who admit to drinking alcohol has dropped since the beginning of the 2000s, the fact remains that young people tend to drink large quantities at a time, a phenomenon that can be harmful to their development. , said the organization.
“Studies show that when young people are in the habit of drinking alcohol with their friends, they are approximately 2.5 times more likely to end up intoxicated or to drink excessively on a given occasion. », underlined Educ’Alcool.
The organization recommends discussing the subject with your children. “There are several benchmarks to regulate the alcohol consumption of teenagers, do not hesitate to open the dialogue with your young people and yes, to get involved. It can only have a positive effect on the overall long-term health of our children,” judge Geneviève Desautels, executive director of Éduc’alcool.
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