Alcohol abuse rises among youth across Nebraska
Teresa Young reports widespread teen drinking from early initiation to weekly intoxication. She cites cases of school disruption, custodial findings of liquor, and a belief alcoholism now affects 13 million youths aged 12 to 17, with biological and social factors noted.
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Teens and alcohol use among twelfth graders story
Cathy Bayne discusses why high school seniors drink more than they smoke marijuana. Social acceptance, easy access, and parental attitudes influence teen drinking, while advertisements and boredom push Friday and Saturday nights toward alcohol. The piece notes that many see drinking as maturity, and seeks solutions to curb teen thirst.
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