Discuss the phenomenon of teenage drinking, including associated risk factors and methods for reducing those risks
What will be an ideal response?
Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug consumed by U.S. teens, among not only non-Hispanic white high school students but also Hispanic and African American students. Major risk factors include (1) a tendency toward risk-taking behavior, (2) impulsivity, and (3) exposure to and consumption of alcohol at an early age (e.g., 10 or 11 years). Parental supervision and close relationships between parents and children may reduce the likelihood of alcohol abuse. In addition, avoiding associating with other teens who consume alcohol may also reduce the risk.
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