Youth aged 12-20 were more likely on a per capita basis than adults to have seen 66,218 alcohol ads in 2002, a 30% increase over the previous year.
Some online pharmacies dispense prescription drugs without a prescription and without appropriate identity verification, allowing minors to order these drugs easily over the Internet for abuse.
Long term chronic abuse of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.
Unwanted side effects associated with LSD use may include muscle weakness, muscle twitching and signs of impaired coordination.