Beyond physical (social, school, family, etc)

The legal age to consume alcohol is 21 and tobacco 18 if consumed underage this becomes a crime. Possession of a drug is also a crime. If caught there is a long road of legal consequences ahead which may consist of a variety of things one being fines. The truth is alcohol and drugs are not worth it!

Not only is underage drinking and drug use illegal it is also associated with a variety of negative consequences.

Some examples may include but are not limited to:

• Under the NH Host Liability Law Under this law, a person who hosts a party where minors drink alcohol or use drugs may be charged with a misdemeanor, fined up to $2,000 and spend a year in jail.
• Poor academic performance
• Loss of employment
• Loss of license
• Engagement in high risk behavior
• Unplanned pregnancy
• Loss of friends and family
• Increase likelihood of violence
• Death
• High suicide risk
• increased risk of serious drug use later in life
  
• Addiction

Addiction is a serious disease that impacts everyone. Not only is the person using affected family, friends, and others involved in the person’s life become negatively impacted. Everyone deserves the chance to have a happy and healthy life drug and alcohol free.