Youth drinking linked to alcoholism: Kids who drink alcohol before age 15 are four times more likely to become alcoholics as those who don’t. #HarvardHealth pic.twitter.com/sHlrBtzpuB
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Youth drinking linked to alcoholism: Kids who drink alcohol before age 15 are four times more likely to become alcoholics as those who don’t. #HarvardHealth pic.twitter.com/sHlrBtzpuB
— Harvard Health (@HarvardHealth) November 23, 2023
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Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no. But in the real world, here are some tips on how to minimise harm.
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I spoke at my old high school about the toll years of addiction took on my life.
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I didn't know if it was habit or dependency. I’d never stopped drinking long enough to find out.
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Privilege. Porn. Parent-free parties. An alcohol-fuelled climate in which being nice to girls is considered uncool. A wave of sexual assault allegations involving students from some of our top private schools underlines the need to foster a healthier brand of manhood. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
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“For as long as I can remember, my dad has been an alcoholic,” wrote 16-year-old Preslee Scott.
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Several parents say their children have been the victims of drink spiking at a popular Melbourne nightclub strip, and Victoria Police's Chief Commissioner urges them to report incidents to police.
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My freedom from this mad merry-go-round only arrived when I understood the three C’s: ‘didn’t cause it, can’t control it, can’t cure it’
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I've been desperate for some evidence-based messaging that really works to keep kids sober until they are old enough to responsibly forge their own relationships with alcohol. The American Academy of Pediatrics just provided it.
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I’m a pediatrician, and when I see adolescents in my clinic, I ask them if they are drinking alcohol (among other risky activities). Then I counsel them if they answer in the affirmative. I want young people to be safe.
But doctors lack the evidence base — we don’t have enough studies — to know how much of a difference this makes.
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There is evidence that adolescents benefit from waiting even a few years before they start consuming alcohol.
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Anxiety is often a factor. Parents can remind teenagers that their nervousness not only is normal, but also can serve as a warning to help keep them safe.
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The drug impairs working memory and reasoning and there are long-term effects, a study suggests.
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Signs of stiffening arteries show up by that age and can lead to heart problems in later life.
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A BMJ study says deaths from cirrhosis and liver cancer are on the rise, with liver disease increases among young Americans particularly.
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Teenager found unconscious at Kenthurst had blood alcohol reading of 0.4
Let's remember that while we are concerned about drugs and our children that a legal and socially acceptable drug like alcohol can also be a killer. Who are the role models for responsible drinking? Parents, family and their friends. Talk to your kids about drinking.
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Recent Australian research found that 1 in 3 kids say they would turn to their parents for advice about drugs – but would you know what to say to your teen? Find out what you need to know, how to talk to your teen and what to do if you are concerned your child may be misusing drugs or alcohol.
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Even if you’ve brave enough to overcome the shame and stigma and seek help, you’ll find services are being cut heavily, says the MP Liam Byrne
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Today, parents and teenagers are faced with evidence that drinking alcohol as a young person can cause permanent brain damage, including memory problems, because the brain only fully matures well into people's 20s.
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Giving youngsters too many takeaways is also criticised as a health risk by the researchers.
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Penn State allowed "sadistic" rituals and failed to protect its students, a blistering report finds.
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Iceland used to have a big teenage drinking, smoking and drug problem. Now it doesn't.
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Teenagers pick up cues about drinking from you and your family. Here's how you can help them develop a healthier relationship with alcohol.
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What's it like to grow up with a parent who drinks? Four women share their stories.