Albrecht, Mike,

Alcohol: Kids' Drug of Choice. Mike Albrecht. - Bismarck Tribune, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 71, Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Alcohol: Kids' Drug of Choice, May 3, 2004; pp. 1.

"Teenagers account for nearly 20 percent of the alcohol consumed in the United States each year, and on average, young people begin drinking at 13 years of age, according to studies by Columbia University's National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services." (BISMARCK TRIBUNE) This article examines the prevalence of alcohol use among teenagers and notes the problems experienced as a result.

1522-323X;


Binge drinking
Drinking of alcoholic beverages
Minors--Alcohol use
Teenagers--Alcohol use
Teenagers--Attitudes


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