Understanding and Addressing Alcohol Use Among Teens The use of alcohol can have significant impacts on teenagers. The teenage years are a critical period of development, characterized by physical, psychological, and social growth. Alcohol can disrupt natural developmental processes and lead to a range of adverse outcomes. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances by teenagers. Its use can impair brain development, particularly in areas responsible for learning, memory, and impulse control. The teen brain is still forming