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Debate needed on binge drinking
9:53am Tuesday 25th March 2008
WITH the issue of binge drinking still high on the news agenda, it would be refreshing to see some discussion of why young people drink and what can be done about it.
Our young people say they started drinking because their friends drank, they wanted to experiment and they were following the example of family and friends. They also say their parents condoned or didn't care about their drinking.
We believe it's time to find solutions to teenage binge drinking by challenging the problem at the earliest opportunity and giving young people reasons to be responsible. This approach works and will reduce teenage drinking.
Clare Checksfield
Chief Executive Crime Concern
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