Underage

Drinking Alone Predicts Future Alcohol Problems

Drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood is a significant risk factor for alcohol use disorder later in life, a study shows. It suggest that...

What do we know about the alcohol industry’s engagement with youth alcohol education?

The alcohol industry provides materials for schools to educate children about alcohol harm. This study highlights the bias nature of these materials, which normalise alcohol...

Entertainment-education could be a more effective health communication channel for young people in the UK

With children's education on alcohol harm seemingly having little effect, could education through entertainment - such as soap operas - be a new and more...

Most adolescents support improved alcohol labelling

With the UK Government soon to consult on mandatory labelling on alcoholic products, this new study looks at adolescent support for improved labelling, including units...

Is the alcohol industry placing profits before teens’ future prospects?

How much does the alcohol industry profit due to underage drinking? Dr Trangenstein and Dr Eck look at this question and discuss what should be...