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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Numerous studies have come out that the earlier a kid has his first drink, the bigger issues they will have.

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/early-drinking-linked-higher-lifetime-alcoholism-risk

Data from a survey of 43,000 U.S. adults heighten concerns that early alcohol use, independent of other risk factors, may contribute to the risk of developing future alcohol problems. Those who began drinking in their early teens were not only at greater risk of developing alcohol dependence at some point in their lives, they were also at greater risk of developing dependence more quickly and at younger ages, and of developing chronic, relapsing dependence. Among all respondents who developed alcoholism at some point, almost half (47 percent) met the diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence (alcoholism) by age 21.

It can affect the normal development of vital organs and functions, including the brain, liver, bones and hormones. Beginning to drink before age 14 is associated with increased health risks, including alcohol-related injuries, involvement in violence, and suicidal thoughts and attempts.

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The thing is, no one actually cares.  We all lose our minds over a woman drinking a glass of wine while pregnant, but teens' brains are ALSO developing and very vulnerable to the effects of alcohol.  "I want my children to consume this neurotoxin in our home, where they are safe."  Crazy that parents allow this.[/quote]

DP - no, plenty of people care.  Look at all the “hard no” people on this thread - we care!  It’s the parents supplying who don’t care.[/quote]

Yeah. I’m not even necessarily a “hard no” parent in general - but this is a 15 year old in treatment for substance abuse who confessed she was regularly blacking out and asked her parents for help. on what FREAKIN planet do you knowingly send her to a drinking party? [/quote]

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