January 4, 2023 Addictions
Psychosocial Workers
Alcohol is a neurodepressant, meaning it slows down brain functions that control thinking and behavior as well as breathing and heart rate. Drinking in moderation is not a punishment or a constraint, but on the contrary, it is the basis for pleasure.
Early alcohol use can affect a young person's physical and mental development. Delaying the age of first use as much as possible is recommended. Teens who start drinking should only do so under parental supervision, with no more than 2 drinks and no more than twice a week.