"It also has the effect of hurting your brain, so you can't think straight, " said 14-year-old Makaayla Castro.

Castro said she's made a choice not to drink. The high school Freshman also said she didn't, however, have a choice in losing her Great-Grandmother. The elderly woman was killed 6 years ago by a 16-year-old drunk driver.

"He was out partying. I know he didn't have the intention of hurting anyone because it was an accident, but it did affect us very deeply," Castro said.

That's why Castro and members of Project Extra Mile walked to the State Capitol. They wanted their voices to be heard. The group's goal is to prevent underage drinking through education awareness.

" There are lots of issues that deal with drinking that are before the legislature. So the best thing they can do is listen to the youth because they want to make a difference in our society," said Project Extra Mile Youth Coordinator Jennifer Pollock.

While at the State Capitol - the group had a chance to ask their Legislators about alcohol-related issues.

"You need to know the rules, and you need to know how to use the rules to advance and advocate for your position," said Omaha Senator Brenda Council.

And Castro said her position is clear.

"When you drink you have the intention of getting drunk. You're not just doing it for fun because we don't know what that is and for the person who is drinking out there, you need to know you're causing hurt to yourself and others," she said.