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Teen Home Drinking Linked to Long-Term Alcohol Issues
3/8/2025
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- A revealing study in *Addictive Behaviors* shows that permitting teens to drink at home can escalate alcohol consumption and problems later in life. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour warns that this behavior normalizes underage drinking, urging parents to demonstrate responsible alcohol use and foster honest discussions about its dangers.
