Alcohol Abuse and Troubled Teens
The main reason why troubled teens turn to alcohol is to lower inhibitions, especially for these teens. It allows teenagers to engage in deviant behavior without feeling guilt or fear that they will get caught. Drinking alcohol gives teens the perception that they are “cool” and can fit into peer groups easily. Alcohol abuse and troubled teens can also be found in situations where the teenager lives in a turbulent home life. Parents who use drug or alcohol themselves create a difficult world for their teenager. To help forget the pain of having unsupportive parents, the teenager drinks alcohol to self-medicate.
Filed under: Family, General, Parenting, Teens
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