The Teenage Brain (May 2014) | Page 23

Problem Statement:

Teens have little knowledge about how underage drinking affects the brain.

Stakeholders:

Teens: Teens are the direct stakeholders as they are the ones who continue to drink. They are beginning to believe society’s portrayal of alcohol. In that case, they need the most direct education to make the right decision.

Parents/Adults: Parents and adults are indirectly impacted by the decision of the teen to/not to drink. They are the main caretakers of the teens and act paternalistically toward their care.

School Administrators: Schools are an important part of the teens life as they supply them with the most education. They teach them lessons that they will need for a lifetime.

Alcohol Companies: Alcohol companies supply the main advertisements about alcohol into society. They create the image of what society believes/portrays alcohol as.

Doctors: Doctors know the effects of underage drinking is. They know how to treat it.

Police/Law Enforcement: Police/Law enforcement catch teens in the act of drinking. It is their responsibility to punish them for their actions.To enforce the law.

Organizations: Organizations are working to solve the issue, or similar issues. They have done other things to solve the issue. Organizations like Second Chance and the Phoenix Fire Department.

Problem Analysis