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Friday, April 29, 2011
Press Release - Adult-supervised drinking in young teens may lead to more alcohol use, consequences
Allowing adolescents to drink alcohol under adult supervision does not appear to teach responsible drinking as teens get older. In fact, such a “harmminimization” approach may actually lead to more drinking and alcohol-related consequences, according to a new study in the May 2011 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. > > > > Read More