n.pag.). With such high statistics, alcohol related deaths are imminent unless a change is made.
One way to change society's views on alcohol is to properly educate students. Just like students are educated on the dangers and harmful effects of other drug use, they should be educated properly on the dangers of alcohol. The National Clinic for Health and Clinical Excellence reports that drinking prevalence increases almost forty percent from age eleven to age fifteen nationwide, making health education in the middle and high school years critical (“Interventions in Schools” 9). Those who are drinking underage are drinking increasingly excessive amounts of alcohol, leaving them at a high risk for alcohol poisoning. The Mayo Clinic defines alcohol …show more content…
In the past drinking was said to be the cause of bad behavior in men and as a result the prohibition movement was formed. Although these were strong attempts to remove alcohol, it has remained integrated in the American society. Advertisements continue to exploit their viewers with the knowledge that those who are underage are more easily influenced. This continues to happen even with proof that exposure to alcohol advertisements significantly increases the likeliness of an underage person to drink. As well as advertisements, celebrity figures continue to flaunt drinking as if it poses no risk. Despite the safe portrayal that is projected by the media and people in positions of power, binge drinking is extremely dangerous and leads to the development of alcohol abuse disorders, alcohol poisoning, and violent behavior. The consumption of alcohol increases odds of crime and abuse as well as potentially causing physical and emotional harm. It is no secret that alcohol is not good for one’s health, but it is time to step up and make a difference in the way Americans view the substance by changing the media’s portrayal, and educating students about the dangerous effects of the drug. Until society makes a distinct change, parents can set a good example for their children by sitting down with glass of water for dinner rather than a
One way to change society's views on alcohol is to properly educate students. Just like students are educated on the dangers and harmful effects of other drug use, they should be educated properly on the dangers of alcohol. The National Clinic for Health and Clinical Excellence reports that drinking prevalence increases almost forty percent from age eleven to age fifteen nationwide, making health education in the middle and high school years critical (“Interventions in Schools” 9). Those who are drinking underage are drinking increasingly excessive amounts of alcohol, leaving them at a high risk for alcohol poisoning. The Mayo Clinic defines alcohol …show more content…
In the past drinking was said to be the cause of bad behavior in men and as a result the prohibition movement was formed. Although these were strong attempts to remove alcohol, it has remained integrated in the American society. Advertisements continue to exploit their viewers with the knowledge that those who are underage are more easily influenced. This continues to happen even with proof that exposure to alcohol advertisements significantly increases the likeliness of an underage person to drink. As well as advertisements, celebrity figures continue to flaunt drinking as if it poses no risk. Despite the safe portrayal that is projected by the media and people in positions of power, binge drinking is extremely dangerous and leads to the development of alcohol abuse disorders, alcohol poisoning, and violent behavior. The consumption of alcohol increases odds of crime and abuse as well as potentially causing physical and emotional harm. It is no secret that alcohol is not good for one’s health, but it is time to step up and make a difference in the way Americans view the substance by changing the media’s portrayal, and educating students about the dangerous effects of the drug. Until society makes a distinct change, parents can set a good example for their children by sitting down with glass of water for dinner rather than a