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  • An estimated 7 million Americans binge drink fall between the ages of 12 and 20.
  • Among the most threatening combinations are alcohol and codeine (which is found in many cough medicines), barbiturates, and tranquilizers. All are depressants; mixed together, they can slow down breathing and cause confusion and sedation. To be safe, wait until alcohol has cleared your system before taking any medication for your hangover headache.
  • Alcohol is a major factor in unprotected sex among youth, which significantly raises their risk of contracting HIV or other transmitted diseases.
  • Alcohol robs your brain cells of water and glucose (the brain's food), which is why you experience hangover symptoms such as headache, dehydration, and the shakes the day after a night of heavy drinking.

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.