In this episode of Whatever! The Science of Teens, host Steve Cannane meets three very different young Aussies who all have experienced binge-drinking to black out. It's a teen issue that has shaken a cocktail of concern. But is this just media hype? Through a range of experiments, we'll expose the true dangers behind what used to be seen as just a harmless rite of passage. The latest science on the effect alcohol has on teen brains is sobering stuff, guaranteed to get the nation talking.

Originally released by Looking Glass International, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 13, 2017.

Binge: Introduction (2:51); --Teenage Binge Drinking (2:46); -- Binge Drinking Experiment (6:31); -- Lasting Effects of Binge Drinking (3:33); -- Drinking in Moderation? (3:19); -- Long-term Effects of Binge Drinking (5:03); -- Credits: Whatever! The Science of Teens (1:00); .