Beat the Binge
BEAT THE BINGE
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers”
UTS
BEAT THE BINGE
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers”
UTS
Beat the Binge
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers.”
Synopsis
Alcohol Abuse in Australian teenagers has become an ever-growing epidemic nationwide, in particular teens aged between 14 and 17 years of age. This health issue not only has detrimental effects on teenagers but also has devastating effects on people of all ages all throughout their lives. Developing positive drinking habits at a young age is paramount to avoid alcohol related deaths and illnesses. Resounding statistics show that each year alcohol accounts for 13 per cent of all deaths among 14-17 year olds, with an estimated one death per week and another 60 hospitalisations from alcohol related causes. These statistics highlight the evident need for a more effective program within Australia, which directly targets the binge drinking culture that has become imbedded in Australian teenagers.
The proposed program would target household families with teenagers between the ages of 14-17 directly. It is intended that the program focus on the health risks of underage drinking on the later stages of life, encouraging parents to play a major role in the promotion of healthy alcohol drinking habits and will look at encouraging teenagers to replace drinking with healthier life habits. Potentially this kind of intervention will enable teenagers to have happier home lives, possibly raising awareness about the damaging effects that binge drinking has on later life, whilst ensuring other healthier habits are being upheld.
Rationale and Needs Assessment
Currently there is a major binge drinking epidemic issue facing Australia nation wide, in particular between the young ages of 14 -17. These ages are at a critical stage where they are likely to be exposed to peer drinking and drinking amongst young adults, ingraining
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers”
UTS
BEAT THE BINGE
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers”
UTS
Beat the Binge
“A national program to reduce binge drinking in teenagers.”
Synopsis
Alcohol Abuse in Australian teenagers has become an ever-growing epidemic nationwide, in particular teens aged between 14 and 17 years of age. This health issue not only has detrimental effects on teenagers but also has devastating effects on people of all ages all throughout their lives. Developing positive drinking habits at a young age is paramount to avoid alcohol related deaths and illnesses. Resounding statistics show that each year alcohol accounts for 13 per cent of all deaths among 14-17 year olds, with an estimated one death per week and another 60 hospitalisations from alcohol related causes. These statistics highlight the evident need for a more effective program within Australia, which directly targets the binge drinking culture that has become imbedded in Australian teenagers.
The proposed program would target household families with teenagers between the ages of 14-17 directly. It is intended that the program focus on the health risks of underage drinking on the later stages of life, encouraging parents to play a major role in the promotion of healthy alcohol drinking habits and will look at encouraging teenagers to replace drinking with healthier life habits. Potentially this kind of intervention will enable teenagers to have happier home lives, possibly raising awareness about the damaging effects that binge drinking has on later life, whilst ensuring other healthier habits are being upheld.
Rationale and Needs Assessment
Currently there is a major binge drinking epidemic issue facing Australia nation wide, in particular between the young ages of 14 -17. These ages are at a critical stage where they are likely to be exposed to peer drinking and drinking amongst young adults, ingraining