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Underage drinking: Talking to your teen about alcohol
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Why teens drink
Talking about underage drinking
Consequences of underage drinking
Other ways to prevent underage drinking
Seeking help for underage drinking
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Think your teen is too young for a conversation about underage drinking? Think again.
Early adolescence is when some children begin experimenting with alcohol or feeling pressure to drink. To encourage your teen to avoid alcohol, talk to him or her about the risks and the importance of making good decisions.