Youth Using Alcohol: It’s CRIMINAL!
One of the four best methods of poverty reduction is for youth (teenagers) not to engage in criminal behavior. Underage alcohol consumption is CRIMINAL behavior! not just because it’s against the law but because it brings about an 300% increase in the risk of addiction AND it vastly increases the likelihood of living in poverty.
An early age at onset of drinking (AOD) is a strong predictor of subsequent alcohol dependence (AD)
Don’t want to be poor? Don’t drink ’till it’s legal!