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Pre-teens report problem drinking

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 01:15AM by Registered CommenterYPSH ADMIN | CommentsPost a Comment
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Nearly half of disadvantaged youngsters start drinking before the age of 13 - with serious consequences for health and crime, research shows.

A poll of youngsters in a national youth programme found 42% started drinking before they were 13, with 29% saying they drink to get drunk.

The survey covered 1,250 members of the Positive Futures scheme, aged between 10 and 19.

 

From the BBC. 

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