Teen athletes unaware of affects of alcohol on performance

By REBECCA SMITH

Most athletes wouldn’t consider doing anything that would compromise their abilities on the field. And with many teens practicing in the summer heat before school even starts, they will want every minute of practice to count.

Many teen athletes may not be aware of how drinking underage can hurt their athletic performance.

For example, alcohol affects sleep. When someone drinks alcohol, even six hours before going to sleep, they are disturbing their sleep cycle, according to studies from Princeton University.

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