Delaying First-Time Use Matters

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Written By Amanda Sheeren

We now know that starting to drink before age 14 significantly increases the risk of developing alcohol dependence later in life. Encourage your teens to wait as long as possible to begin drinking, as this can help reduce their chances of experiencing substance-related problems. Your influence can make a difference in their choices.

See: Age at Drinking Onset and Alcohol Dependence. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

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