Real data-not scare tactics-may help reduce alcohol use among youths

September 3, 2009

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Sun-Sentinel (FL)

By Baldur Hedinsson

"Give college students a clue on how much their friends are really drinking and they tend to drink less alcohol, according to a recent paper."

"Scientist agree that scare tactics highlighting the harms of heavy drinking don't reduce alcohol consumption among youths. ..."

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