There are more young people who use alcohol more than they use tobacco or illegal drugs.
By the age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had at least one drink.
Underage drinking often occurs in social settings: According to
SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, persons aged
12 to 20 years who had used alcohol within the past month, most of them (80.9 percent)
were with two or more people the last time they drank alcohol.
By the age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had at least one drink.
Underage drinking often occurs in social settings: According to
SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, persons aged
12 to 20 years who had used alcohol within the past month, most of them (80.9 percent)
were with two or more people the last time they drank alcohol.
Statistics – alcohol and minors
52.6% of teenagers (12-17 years) said they
had been offered or had the opportunity to drink alcohol within the last 12
months
52.6% of teenagers (12-17 years) said they
had been offered or had the opportunity to drink alcohol within the last 12
months