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A government study from 2002 to 2006 shows that slightly more than half of teens drink underage, and one in five have taken part in binge drinking. What factors contribute to such high drinking statistics in America's adolescents?
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A recent study shows that the majority of underage drinkers in the US get their alcohol from a parent or guardian. Why do parents help adolescents purchase and drink alcohol?
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Why are parents agreeing to buy their kids alcohol? [02:05; 4.1 Mb]
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What do parents need to realize about the potentially harmful effects that alcohol can have on an adolescent emotionally, physically and socially? [01:43; 3.4 Mb]
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How can teens effectively refuse alcohol from adults trying to be the "cool" parent? [01:27; 2.9 Mb]
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What messages do the media send to adolescents about alcohol? [01:31; 3 Mb]
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How can parents recognize that their teen may have a substance abuse problem? [01:18; 2.6 Mb]
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If parents believe their child has a substance abuse problem, what are the best next steps?
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Which social or economic groups tend to be at greater risk for alcohol abuse? [00:39; 1.3 Mb]
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How can parents help their children learn how to drink responsibly? [00:56; 1.8 Mb]
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Do you think that the startling number of underage drinking is a result of the "baby boomers" having had a lower drinking age and therefore finding it acceptable to buy for their kids?
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What are the legal ramifications of buying alcohol for a minor? [00:25; 844 Kb]
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John Knight, MD, is director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children's Hospital Boston. He has served as a consultant to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the President's Office of National Drug Control Policy. In this interview, he talks about underage drinking, how to recognize a substance abuse problem and how parents can help their children learn to drink responsibly.
