The Preventive Guide for adolescents, presented by the Ministry of Health, reveals that since the brain is the most important part of the central nervous system and the one in charge of thinking and deciding, it can have repercussions on memory due to alcohol consumption at a young age .
Similarly, when those under 18 years of age are in the growth stage, the connections between their neurons increase in their brains and alcohol can interfere with their development; On the other hand, it is possible to have consequences in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is what allows us to evaluate situations, make decisions, as well as keep emotions under control.
Another aspect that must be considered is that the liver of minors is also developing, and does not have the capacity to transform an alcoholic drink.
Now that you know some of the consequences of drinking alcohol at an early age, you have in your hands the responsibility to help minors so that they do not consume alcohol and learn more about it; so they will truly enjoy these beautiful stages of their lives, through culture, sports, music or other activities and, above all, with the company of the family.
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