Drowning in a Bottle: Teens and Alcohol Abuse (What's the Issue?)

Alcohol seems to be everywhere―on television commercials, in restaurants, at parties―and acceptance of its use by society makes it seem like it’s not dangerous. But people often forget that alcohol is a drug. And in the United States, it’s illegal for people under 21 years of age to buy or drink alcohol. Drowning in a Bottle: Teens and Alcohol Abuse examines teen drinking―why kids start and the consequences of this choice. It also offers real-world ways to say no to drinking and where to find help if someone you care about has a problem with alcohol.