This infographic from Talk It Out NC highlights 12 important facts about teenage drinking that may surprise you. Underage alcohol consumption is a significant issue impacting the health and well-being of adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Biotechnology Information, and other sources, early alcohol use can disrupt brain development and negatively impact physical health. Did you know that youth who start drinking before age 15 are six times more likely to develop alcohol dependence later in life? Or that binge drinking accounts for almost all of the costs associated with underage drinking? This graphic shares sobering statistics on frequency of binge drinking, drunk driving risks, connections to suicide and violence, and more. It aims to raise awareness of the dangers of teenage alcohol use through sharing little-known facts and data.

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