Researchers have revealed that there is no safe level of drinking for teenagers, as even moderate amounts could lead to alcohol abuse or promote risky sexual behavior.
Researchers have revealed that there is no safe level of drinking for teenagers, as even moderate amounts could lead to alcohol abuse or promote risky sexual behavior.
According to the Fairfax newspapers, the new study done in Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbournecasts doubt on national guidelines that suggest there is a "low risk" level of drinking for under-18s.
Behavior Risks Increase If Teens Use Drugs and Alcohol Early in Life
Children who try drugs or alcohol before age 15 run a greater risk of being substance-dependent as adults, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, dropping out of school or being
Children who try drugs or alcohol before age 15 run a greater risk of being substance-dependent as adults, contracting sexually transmitted diseases, dropping out of school or being
The research involving 1520 young people's drinking habits from the mid-teens, showed no "safe" or "sensible" level of drinking for adolescents.
The official guidelines from the National Health and Medical Research Council define a "low risk" level of drinking for adults as fewer than three standard drinks a day.
Teens' Alcohol Abuse Caused by Families, Friends and Neighbourhoods
The four social environments in which young people live-families, peers, schools, and neighbourhoods- contributes to adolescent alcohol abuse.
The four social environments in which young people live-families, peers, schools, and neighbourhoods- contributes to adolescent alcohol abuse.
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Teen Alcohol or Drug Abuse Could Lead to Severe Problems in Later Life
Children otherwise normal but who have taken drugs or drunk alcohol on multiple occasions could have serious problems in later life.
Children otherwise normal but who have taken drugs or drunk alcohol on multiple occasions could have serious problems in later life.
