...Young People and Alcohol Consumption By Jose Santiago Purpose: This speech explains the effects of alcohol drinking among young teens, effects that could very well lead to a number of serious problems and altercations. Introduction I. I’m a guy from South Florida who at an early age 14 to be exact, started consuming large quantities of alcohol not having any knowledge of its very dangerous effects and repercussions. A. Alcoholism is an addiction that becomes very difficult to beat. B. I was not aware of how much damage alcohol was causing my body and mind. C. Today I will talk to you about the causes and effects that alcohol is having on young teens and how blessed I am to have walked away from it. Body II. Alcohol consumption by young people will lead to many harmful consequences. A. Younger people are not mentally nor physically developed to handle alcohol. B. The earlier a young person begins drinking alcohol the more chances are that he or she will develop to be an alcoholic. C. The more alcohol they consume the more foolish they will become and regret their actions. III. Consuming heavy doses of alcohol more than likely will have an effect in their social lives, sports and school assignments. A. Some of the results will include punishment and grounding from their parents. B. Being sexually active which in terms could lead to having unprotected sex that may result in pregnancy and AIDS (HIV). IV. Alcohol abuse may also lead to problems with law authorities...
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...MSIT-Mt Gravatt Dear Ms Turner Please find enclosed/attached the report which you requested on the 4 June 2012 for assessment in the units QLD594JUS01A- Analyse Social Justice Issues and BSBRES401- Analyse and Present Research Information. The aim of the research was to investigate /analyse/identify the Consumption of alcohol at harmful levels among young people which increasing in Australia. This report presents the findings of this investigation and is based on an analysis of both primary and secondary source data including the results of a survey prepared and conducted by Mr. Tricker the writer of the report. This report includes a number of recommendations to assist in addressing the issues raised in the research. I express my gratitude to the participants who completed the survey and who provided valuable input into this research. I look forward to discussing these recommendations with you and will be available to do so at a time convenient to you. Yours faithfully, Kieran Tricker Student, the Diploma of Justice Administration Program MSIT-2012 A report which outlines that Consumption of alcohol at harmful levels among young people is increasing in Australia. By Kieran Tricker Student of MSIT QLD594JUS01A- Analyse Social Justice Issues and BSBRES401- Analyse and Present Research Information. 4 June 2012 Table of contents Introduction ...
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...According to Alcohol Concern (2013), rapidly developing of media with the increasing of technology have significantly influenced on an approach of marketing. Alcohol marketing have different strategies to promote their products. One of these strategies is harnessing the contemporary media such as internet and television as well as social network like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to promote by advertising. In United Kingdom, approximately £800 million annually have spent on promotion of alcohol by factories (Alcohol Concern 2013). There is growing concern that this strategy might raise the impact of alcohol marketing on young people and a recent research have provided evidence that social networks as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook are widely utilized by young people and children and that such sites are utilized for promotion by alcohol firm (Winpenny et al, 2013). Studies have indicated that underage drinking is more exposed to advertising of alcohol than grown-up (Patil et al, 2014). It seems that there are many complex factors that affect alcohol consumption by youth. Nevertheless, the most important factor is advertising . This essay will examine the problems of alcohol advertising on adolescents and analyses some possible solutions. It will then evaluate the solution given in order to tackle this issue. Advertising creates favorable climate towards drinking alcohol(Gunter et al, 2010). As Saffer point out (2002) that the role played by alcohol advertising can lead to positive...
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...for sure, the young generations today has greater risk from certain drinking habits. They are more prone to peer pressure among their group of friends or even within the family. They are more likely to drink alcohol and develop bad drinking behaviors. The cultural background also has had a huge impact on the young Marshallese kids. Parents, nowadays, are not that strict as they used to be back in the days. Even though there is an age limit on when a person can drink, that doesn’t stop the kids from experimenting. Curiosity and their surroundings lead them to wanting to try alcohol consumption. Vendors, clerks, stores and even parents should be educated on what danger alcohol can do to one’s body. We, the Marshallese people, can stop this cycle if we just stop, look and listen to our surroundings and not be in denial that alcohol has crept and destroyed our lives. We should face it and shouldn’t be afraid to fight alcoholism. Introduction: We may not be aware of the dangers alcohol can do to our bodies. I believe, us, the Marshallese people are blinded by the effects it has on us, simply because we weren’t educated about it and because mostly everyone drinks. As I was doing my research and my observations on the young Marshallese people under the influence of alcohol, I realized, I too, didn’t know anything about alcohol, except that I didn’t want to try it because I’ve seen how stupid people can get. I didn’t know, it can affect your health, as well. Alcohol has been and...
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...The health agenda Health is constantly evolving and will relate to different things for different people (Jack & Holt, 2008). The paper uses the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which states that health is a stare of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. The definition goes beyond other primary declaration of health as being the absence of disease. Health needs vary among individuals and groups in society mainly due to social class and wealth differences. Often, those living in the poorest social economic conditions also suffer greatest from health problems, and when dealing with such issues, it is important to embrace a holistic definition of public health. Here, the adequate explanation would be to take public health as a science and art of disease prevention and health promotion as ways of prolonging life. In that regard, health needs assessments are important when tackling public health issues for communities. The assessments help to identify new health priorities to reflect changing social circumstances, and results from previous public health approaches. In addition, assessments help to realign health interventions with changes in demographics, given that individuals may not belong to only one community; they can join different communities at separate times of their lives (Hien, et al., 2010). Alcohol misuse as a contemporary health issue Alcohol misuse is a serious health problem in the United Kingdom (UK). The worsening problem occurs mainly...
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... ethical for retailers to intentionally promote alcohol to young adults? Why, or why not? Would your response vary according to type and/or quantity of alcohol being promoted? Subject TBS: MARK 936 Name of Subject: Consumer Behaviour Your student name: Prateek Arora Your student number: 4177794 Date: 27 February 2015 th Word Count: 1506 Introduction: There have been a lot of reports and problems being encountered by the society today due to the use of Alcohol, and these problems are specifically relating to alcohol consumption by young adults. Nevertheless, Castilla et al. (1999) in their study suggests that overall consumption of alcohol may be going down but the problem of excessive consumption of alcohol among young adolescents is increasingly taking place in the society. The promotion of alcohol by its manufacturers and retailers is an important factor as irresponsible drinking among young people makes its way towards anti-social behaviour and health problems. Considering alcohol manufacturing and distribution for retailers being a big business all over the world, it is essential for companies to stay ahead between the competition using innovative marketing strategies and campaigns. “There is an ongoing debate regarding the relationship between advertising and alcohol consumption and, importantly, the influence of this advertising on harmful...
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...DESK RESEARCH TO EXAMINE THE INFLUENCE OF MARKETING AND ADVERTISING BY THE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Research prepared for the World Health Organization by the Centre for Social Marketing at the University of Strathclyde Emma Cooke, Gerard Hastings and Susan Anderson March 2002 Acknowledgements For acquisition and translation of international data: Jill Bain, Marina Biniari, Liliana Carcamo and Ingrid Kajzer. For comments on the final draft: Anne Marie MacKintosh For administrative support: Kathryn Angus and Aileen Paton. CONTENTS Page No 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY 2 3.0 METHODOLOGY 4 4.0 RESULTS 7 4.1 Advertising 7 4.1.1 Econometric Studies 7 4.1.2 Consumer Studies 11 4.2 Other Forms of Marketing 15 4.3 Developing and Transitional Countries 21 REFERENCES 25 1.0 INTRODUCTION At the World Health Organization Ministerial Conference on Young People and Alcohol in Stockholm (February 2001) considerable concern was expressed about the nature and pervasiveness of advertising and marketing by the alcohol industry. Explicit examples were shown of alcohol promotion exploiting the themes of sexual, sporting and lifestyle success, often in direct violation of advertising codes. Furthermore, many of the advertising examples displayed images of excessive consumption. In addition, the Conference noted...
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... there has been debate about these adverts whether they influence the young generation decision to drink and smoke despite being illegal to sell alcohol or tobacco products to youths under 21 years. This is because many teenagers spend a significant part of the day watching television therefore coming across a few alcohol and tobacco adverts per day. This is one area where tobacco and alcohol industries have faced criticism leading to tightened legislation so as to avoid targeting of young people through these advertisements. Many people oppose the placing of these advertisements on television while some support it. Those who support it argue that most of these adverts do not target the young people, but they try to convince those people who are already drinkers and smokers to switch brands or drink responsibly. Companies that deal with these products are the ones who come up with such reasons so as to promote their industry. Others who support the placement of tobacco and alcohol adverts on television claim that these are legal substances so they should be aired any time. They also believe that the audience make their decision on whether to indulge in these substances or not because the commercials only inform people about the availability of these products and not telling them that they have to purchase these alcohol and tobacco products. Therefore, the decision to buy them entirely depends on the people. Besides, the adverts usually include a warning on the effects of consumption...
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...Underage Drinking Introduction Alcohol is the most preferred choice of drug abuse among the youth. Many young people developed the habit of taking too much alcohol at an early age. Underage drinking has lead to numerous health problems in many countries. Many families have lost their children due to excess drinking. Adolescent stage comes with an increased independence, which is linked to alcohol abuse. This study will cover the effects of underage drinking and how it is a controversial issue in the country’s development. The Controversial Issue Teenagers are constantly willing to try different things. Drinking alcohol is one of the things teenagers try to do. Underage drinking is a widespread in the contemporary world. Most of the teenagers end up abusing alcohol. Some have lost their lives due to alcohol abuse. Each year, more than 5,000 young people below 21 years of age in the U.S. die due to alcohol abuse and alcohol related cases. This is a great loss to the society. The government is compelled to set aside funds for rehabilitation centers. The U.S. law does not allow anyone below the age of 21 to drink alcohol. Dangers of Underage Drinking Underage drinking is the chief cause of death among teenagers. Many deaths among young people are due to excess drinking. Excess drinking leads to accidents, homicides, suicides, drowning and other injuries. Too much drinking can harm the brain growth. The brain continues to enlarge and mature...
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...debate on the legal drinking age has been going on for many years. More mature adults say that the minimum legal drinking age should be kept at twenty-one. Young adults say that the minimum legal drinking age should be changed back to eighteen. There are many reasons that go behind the opinions of each. People believe that since the age of eighteen is the legal adult age in the United States of America that young adults should be able to make their own decisions on the consumptions of alcohol. Teens are still able to get alcohol due to parents, older siblings, friends, and other family members. Also, allowing eighteen to twenty year-olds to drink alcohol under supervision should lower the issue of underage drinking, and it will be good for the economy too. However, there are a lot of consequences that come with drinking at a younger age, such as eighteen year-olds have lower maturity than twenty-one year olds. Therefore, eighteens year-olds are more likely to get into negative alcohol and alcohol-related outcomes. With taking all opinions into consideration, you can see why this has been an ongoing debate on whether the minimum legal drinking age should be changed back to eighteen year-olds. I believe the debate should conclude on the prevision of allowing young adults to have the ability to make their own decisions upon alcohol consumption. Drew Saylor noted the effectiveness of the minimum legal drinking age, “The current push for lowering the MLDA centers on college campuses...
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... 3 1.3 Aim of report 3 1.4 Scope 3 2. BAC 2.1 Definition of BAC 4 2.2 Factors affect BAC 4 2.3 Calculation of BAC levels 5 2.4 Legal levels in Australia and how to stay within these limits 6 3.0 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL 6 3.1 Short-term effects 6 3.2 Effects on driving 6 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ONE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 7 5. EFFECTINESS OF THIS AWARENESS CAMPAGIN 7 6. IMPORTANTANCE AND BENEFITS OF EDUCAITON 7 6.1 Importance of education 7 6.2 Benefits of Education 7 7.0...
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...The argument of lowering the drinking age has been in the process for quite some time now. Many people argue that it should be lowered to the age of eighteen, and some people have argued that it shouldn’t be lowered and stay at twenty-one. Though there are many reasons that prove both arguments correct, the law still remains where it was set at. Most say the drinking age should not be lowered because it would increase the danger and deaths to underage drinkers, but that all has to do with the main argument for lowering the age, maturity. In the United States, at the age of 18, people are not able to buy alcohol but are able to join the military, vote, be considered adults, and buy cigarettes which can be as harmful if not more so than alcohol. I propose that we also add being able to legally buy alcohol at the age of 18. Prior to 1984, states were allowed to choose their own legal drinking ages. The legal age limit varied from state to state anywhere between 18 and 21 years of age. “One of the more compelling arguments for setting the age to 21was that the prohibition had only exacerbated drinking, particularly among the young”(Seaman 242). In 1984, the United States congress passed the national minimum drinking age act. Ronal Reagan instigated this act when he set up a study to look at the drunken driving problem in the United States. Scientists recommended that there should be a national uniform drinking age of 21. Since then, there have been many that oppose and want to reform...
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...of Australians under 25 years is related to alcohol consumption. Fellow year 12 and Mrs Thomas there is much research showing the benefits of raising the legal drinking age in Australia from 18 to 21. I believe it is the right thing to do for the good of our health and the good of our futures. Young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of heavy drinking. Excessive alcohol consumption affects how our young brains develop. Studies have shown that alcohol consumption negatively affects academic performance and can impair judgement resulting in risk taking behaviours, unsafe or unwanted sex or injury. Our brains continue to develop into our 20’s. Areas of the brain that undergo the most dramatic changes during adolescence are the frontal lobe and the hippocampus.These are areas of the brain that are associated with motivation,planning,judgement, decision making, language, impulse control and addiction. Aspects that heavily affect people of our age. Alcohol is a neurotoxin. Neurotoxins are substances that are poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue. In simple terms, alcohol poisons the brain. Excessive alcohol consumption at a young age interferes with vitamin B absorption; this prevents the brain from working properly. Professor John Toumbourou of the Deakin University School of Psychology says that ‘Alcohol causes permanent brain damage in young people, and raising the legal age will reduce not only youth alcohol problems but also other forms of drug use.’ ...
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...Interpretation of Data Assignment SPECIAL ISSUE: THE MESSAGE AND THE MEDIA Alcohol Portrayal on Television Affects Actual Drinking Behavio Analysis and Interpretation of Data Assignment Provide the hypothesis and predictions for your study: According to Engels et al. (2009) from the Journal Alcohol and Alcoholism state their hypothesis and the prediction as “Alcohol portrayal in movies and commercials is generally positive and might stimulate young people to drink”. The hypothesis and the prediction are in the abstract of the paper. If young people watch movies that are alcohol related or that promote alcohol consumption will be like to get into the habit of intake more alcohol. In the prediction it stated that ‘it might stimulate young people to drink’. Therefore, in the introduction Engels et al. (2009)also show the hypothesis in the first paragraph as “ whether or not alcohol portrayals and advertising have a causal effect on drinking behavior”, and the prediction in the third paragraph of the introduction as “however, exposure to alcohol on television may have direct effects on consumption”. It was a clever move to have written the hypothesis and the prediction apart in the introduction which keeps the reader will busy looking for the prediction in the introduction. Summarize the experimental design (i.e. how are they testing the hypothesis)? The sample was widely represented eighty (80) young men from the university, who were in the age bracket of 18 to 29 years...
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...ALCOHOL Today young people get addicted to alcohol but it's unfortunate that they do it for fun and for socializing, but they do not really know that what you are doing to their bodies. Alcohol today it is considered a drug and its consumption tender is accepted among society and this situation is very alarming as more and at an earlier age is consumption. The fact that alcohol is a drug is something really serious, so we must really be aware of that fact. About the reasons why people drink, some of them are: * The major problem is that people use that drug just to be “happy”. So they just use alcohol to have fun * Young people use that drug to make friends, to go parting, to feel more relaxed and cheerful. * To be accepted as part of a group of friends or acquaintances to socialize. * Social pressure, because if everyone drinks they think that they must do the same. * Sometimes produced from advertising, because they show alcohol like something cool to do So we could be said that most of the people just drink because of the social pressure, because drinking is cool. Social media has a huge impact also on that fact, because they make population to be closer to all those facts and young people see alcohol as something so common. Most of young people take alcohol because it helps to speak confidently in stressful situations. Again, people use alcohol because they don’t want to be shy and they want to make new friends, to be more confident, flirting…...
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