Alcohol Use by Underaged Youths Drops

Current alcohol use by underaged young people dropped 5.6% between 2007 and 2008 according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Current alcohol consumption also declined within every age category within the group (12-13, 14-15, 16-17, and 18-20). In addition, current alcohol drinking both overall and within each age category dropped significantly since 2002.

 

Reference:

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2009). Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-36, HHS Publication No. SMA 09-4434). Rockville, MD.

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