Parents Who Allow Their Children To Drink At Home Could Put Them At Risk for Alcoholism
Teenagers who first drank at 15 were more at risk of alcohol problems later in life than those who started at 17
Parents who introduce their children to alcohol before they turn 18 could be putting them at risk of developing alcoholism later in life. Many adults believe following the Continental model of allowing their children to have a tipple at home under supervision is a good way to promote responsible drinking. However, a study from Yale University has found the younger people are when they have their first drink, the more likely they are to drink heavily as adults with all the health consequences. READ MORE HERE
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