Drinking and the Brain

[Tara]

Teen Drinking Takes Toll On Brain
Study Shows Effects Of Alcohol Can Last Far Longer Than The Buzz

(CBS) Teens and alcohol can be a deadly combination. But CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Kaledin reports that a new study shows that teens who indulge in binge drinking may be paying a heavy price.

"I think teenagers view alcohol — and I certainly did — as something that's very glamorous," says Toren Volkmann. The 26-year-old is now a recovering alcoholic — and he realizes there was nothing glamorous about it. (continue)

What do you guys think?

[dianaholberg]

Nothing glamorous about it. Some of the ugliest behaviors and actions I've seen were a result of alcohol abuse.

[Tara]

I too have yet to see anything good come out of it. And even if one did do something "good" while intoxicated what are the chances they'll remember?

I personally was never really attracted to alcohol. I never understood the hype amongst my peers either. To them, they thought it was odd I would not be interested. But I know that I don't like feeling sick and I never did find puking fun. I wouldn't wish to put myself in a situation that would make me sick afterwards just to be able to feel comfortable with my peers (I heard that's one reason why people do it). I also never really liked amusement parks for the same reason. I wonder if there is a correlation.