Teenagers Receive First Drink from Friends
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Researchers found some factors predicting a teen's drinking behavior – family history of alcohol reliance, person with poor social skills, disruptive behavior and friends. Among all these factors, investigators found that having friends who drink or …
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Officials Work To Curb Teen Drinking
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In order to help prevent teenage drinking in the area, officials from Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) have been working with the Yankton School District (YSD) and community members to raise awareness on the dangers of underage …
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AAFP Issues Final Recommendation on Screening, Counseling for Alcohol Misuse
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A May 13 statement from the USPSTF states that current evidence remains insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care settings to reduce alcohol misuse in adolescents. "For …
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