Rethink Real September

Happy September! Let’s start the school year strong!

Your brain is still growing until you turn 25. Drinking alcohol before age 21 can damage the developing brain. Young brains are more vulnerable to the negative effects of alcohol than the adult brain. Keep your brain development healthy by staying alcohol free.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, research suggests that drinking alcohol in your teen years may impact your brain function. The earlier people start drinking alcohol, the more likely they are to experience an impact on their thinking & learning, memory, and school performance. (Source: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/alcohol-and-adolescent-brain)

If you’re struggling with school stress, alcohol is not the answer. Talk with a trusted adult.

Remember:

Your brain is still developing until age 25

Adolescent (teen brains) are more vulnerable to alcohol than adult brains

Alcohol use can harm your thinking & learning, and school performance

*YAC Rescheduled to Next Month*

Alcohol can harm this growth.

Your brain is still growing and building new skills. Alcohol can damage areas responsible for learning and memory during this key time. Source: https://bit.ly/4q4Bv3N (National Library of Medicine)

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