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Many things can make teens feel like they have to drink. One reason people under the age of 21 drink is peer pressure. The definition of peer pressure is influence from members of one’s peer group. If the “popular” kids at a school drink or participate in other dangerous activities, other kids are more likely to do the same things to try to be cool. Stress and emotions can also cause underage drinking. The teenage years are times when stress levels are very high because of school and emotions rapidly change due to hormones. A study was done in 2009 to see how teens cope with stress from school. About 30% of the 16 year olds that were tested said that they used alcohol to deal with stress. Although many teens drink, there are warning signs that you can look for and ways to help teen drinkers. Some of the warning signs that a person may be under the influence of alcohol include: low energy, mood swings, changes in behavior, and coordination