Colleen Smith of Youth Connections Coalition on Feb. 3, 2015:
SB242 is a proposed state-wide Social Host bill carried by Senator Webb. It is important to hold adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before the age 15 are 4 times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults.
Here are some talking points from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism about underage drinking:
Alcohol impairs judgment and can lead to poor decisions about engaging in risky behavior, including drinking and driving, sexual activity (such as unprotected sex), and aggressive or violent behavior.
Alcohol increases the risk of physical and sexual assault.
Underage drinkers are more likely to carry out or be the victim of a physical or sexual assault after drinking than others their age who do not drink.
Alcohol may cause youth to have trouble in school or with the law.
Drinking alcohol also is associated with the use of other drugs.
Youth alcohol use Increases the risk of alcohol problems later in life. Research shows that people who start drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to meet the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.
Alcohol interferes with brain development. Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this development, potentially affecting both brain structure and function. Such impact may cause cognitive or learning problems and/or make the brain more prone to alcohol dependence. This is especially a risk when people start drinking young and drink heavily.
In addition, 24% of 8th graders report getting alcohol from home WITH parental permission . 18% of 10th and 12th graders report getting it from home WITH permission. (2012 MT Preventive Needs Assessment).
Missoula County supports Senate Bill 242 - Revise laws related to providing alcohol to minors, before Senate Judiciary tomorrow morning. SB 242 holds adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults. There is significant data linking alcohol use in kids with increased risk of physical and sexual assault. SB 242 gives a needed disincentive to adults encouraging irresponsible and dangerous behavior. Please support SB 242. Respectfully, Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commissioners
Sending to Missoula County Senators on the Senate floor today at noon:
Missoula County supports Senate Bill 242 - Revise laws related to providing alcohol to minors, on the House floor this afternoon. SB 242 holds adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults. There is significant data linking alcohol use in kids with increased risk of physical and sexual assault. SB 242 gives a needed disincentive to adults encouraging irresponsible and dangerous behavior. Please support SB 242. Respectfully, Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commissioners
Colleen Smith of Youth Connections Coalition on Feb. 3, 2015:
ReplyDeleteSB242 is a proposed state-wide Social Host bill carried by Senator Webb. It is important to hold adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before the age 15 are 4 times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults.
Here are some talking points from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism about underage drinking:
Alcohol impairs judgment and can lead to poor decisions about engaging in risky behavior, including drinking and driving, sexual activity (such as unprotected sex), and aggressive or violent behavior.
Alcohol increases the risk of physical and sexual assault.
Underage drinkers are more likely to carry out or be the victim of a physical or sexual assault after drinking than others their age who do not drink.
Alcohol may cause youth to have trouble in school or with the law.
Drinking alcohol also is associated with the use of other drugs.
Youth alcohol use Increases the risk of alcohol problems later in life. Research shows that people who start drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to meet the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.
Alcohol interferes with brain development. Research shows that young people’s brains keep developing well into their 20s. Alcohol can alter this development, potentially affecting both brain structure and function. Such impact may cause cognitive or learning problems and/or make the brain more prone to alcohol dependence. This is especially a risk when people start drinking young and drink heavily.
In addition, 24% of 8th graders report getting alcohol from home WITH parental permission . 18% of 10th and 12th graders report getting it from home WITH permission. (2012 MT Preventive Needs Assessment).
Sending to Senators Larsen, Fielder and Sands:
ReplyDeleteMissoula County supports Senate Bill 242 - Revise laws related to providing alcohol to minors, before Senate Judiciary tomorrow morning. SB 242 holds adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults. There is significant data linking alcohol use in kids with increased risk of physical and sexual assault. SB 242 gives a needed disincentive to adults encouraging irresponsible and dangerous behavior. Please support SB 242.
Respectfully,
Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commissioners
Sending to Missoula County Senators on the Senate floor today at noon:
ReplyDeleteMissoula County supports Senate Bill 242 - Revise laws related to providing alcohol to minors, on the House floor this afternoon. SB 242 holds adults responsible who host underage parties. Research shows that kids who start drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to have alcohol issues as adults. There is significant data linking alcohol use in kids with increased risk of physical and sexual assault. SB 242 gives a needed disincentive to adults encouraging irresponsible and dangerous behavior. Please support SB 242.
Respectfully,
Vickie Zeier on behalf of the Missoula County Commissioners