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Happel, Kyle I., et al. "Focus on: alcohol and the immune system." //Alcohol Research & Health// Winter-Spring 2010: 97+. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.

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 * Alcohol weakens the immune system, so you can get more sick if you are an alcoholic.
 * Alcohol abuse strengthens your chance to get HIV.
 * Alcohol abuse can effect your ability to quickly heal and fight off infections.
 * The liver can be damaged by alcohol abuse, making it easy to disease.
 * People with alcoholism are more likely to get pneumonia.

"Alcohol, drug abuse early can hamper brain development; Studies say the age of initiation of alcohol usage has fallen from 21 years to 18 years over the last decade." //DNA// [Daily News & Analysis] 1 Aug. 2011. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.

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 * The average age Americans start drinking has gone from 21 to 18.
 * The brain is still developing, even in your early 20s, so you're more likely to be addicted then.
 * Alcoholism in adolescents could mean slow learning and poor coordination.
 * Our culture promotes kids to try things early.
 * Alcohol can lead to many more bad decisions.
 * Not many schools are willing to start alcohol abuse therapy groups.

Fanning, Karen. "Second chance: binge drinking almost cost this teen his life. He wants you to learn from his mistakes." //Scholastic Choices// Sept. 2009: 8+. //Student Resources in Context//. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.

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 * Each year, 5,000 people under the age of 21 die from binge drinking.
 * Some of deaths caused by drinking are car crashes, violence, and suicide.
 * Some teens want to get drunk when they're stressed.
 * Alcohol is a depressant, so it will help for a little, but then you'll feel worse.
 * Underage drinking is illegal
 * Drinking can cause you to do worse at work or school,damage relationships, and make you do compulsive things.

Dryden-Edwards, MD, Roxanne. "Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism." //MedicineNet.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. .


 * Alcoholism in the US effects 10% of women and 20% of men.
 * Some signs of someone be effected by alcoholism are the smell of alcohol on the breath or skin, glazed or bloodshot eyes, unusually passive or argumentative attitude, and a persons hygiene or appearance deteriorating.
 * Alcoholism effects different people in different ways.
 * Alcoholism includes drinking for longer periods of time than originally planned, and taking a long time to recover.
 * People with Alcoholism tend to drink even when they know about the consequences.
 * Having depression, anxiety, and/or other mood problems may end up with people developing Alcoholism.
 * Women tend to develop Alcoholism-related problems twice as fast as men.
 * Teens tend to abuse other things (i.e. Marijuana) with alcohol.
 * Alcohol use can cause or mask things like depression or anxiety.
 * There's no test to diagnose Alcoholism. Doctors gather family, medical, and mental-health information to diagnose it.
 * There are five stages of Alcoholism.
 * 1. Having access to alcohol.
 * 2. Experimentation-weekly use of alcohol.
 * 3. More frequent alcohol use; buying or stealing it.
 * 4. Regular consumption, focused on alcohol.
 * 5. Feeling normal only with alcohol.
 * You should never drink if your pregnant.

"Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Drinking Problems." //Helpguide.org: Expert, ad-free articles help empower you with knowledge, support & hope.//. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2011. <http://helpguide.org/mental/alcohol_abuse_alcoholism_signs_effects_


 * If alcohol is causing you problems, it's a drinking problem.
 * It might also be a problem if you lie about, or hide that you drink.
 * Alcoholism may cause you to neglect, or do poorly at things.
 * Withdraw symptoms include nausea, hallucinations, fever, anxiety, headaches, and insomnia.
 * A lot of people who abuse alcohol are in denial about it.
 * Alcoholism doesn't always cause problems like marriage issues or losing a job.

Category. "Physical Effects of Alcoholism." //Men's Health - Health and Fitness Information for Men//. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2011. .


 * Alcoholism can damage your nervous system and brain cells.
 * Alcoholism could make you end up with cancer.
 * Alcohol damages your liver and can cause diseases effecting it.
 * You can have malnutrition caused by alcoholism.
 * Alcoholism can make diabetes worse.