It is critical that parents and other trusted adults initiate conversations with kids about underage drinking well in advance of the first time they are faced with a decision regarding alcohol.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the first use of alcohol typically begins at age 12.
The good news is that parents are the leading influence on kids decision not to drink alcohol.
According to Teenage Research Unlimited, 51 percent of 13-15 year olds say they will be faced with making a decision regarding alcohol in the next three months.
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