HHS HealthBeat (January 02, 2007)

Drinking, bingeing, and more teen trouble

Dr. Jacqueline Miller of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a survey finds binge drinkers could face other problems:

"Binge drinkers were significantly more likely to be engaged in other risk behaviors, such as riding with someone who had been drinking, driving after drinking themselves, sexual activity, being involved in a fight, attempting suicide, and other drug use." (12 seconds) (Longer version of cut in produced piece)

Last revised: April, 18 2007