Teens whose parents allow them to drink at home are more likely to experience alcohol-related harm

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Teenagers who have permission from their parents to drink alcohol in the home are likely to drink more alcohol and have a higher chance of being harmed by their alcohol consumption, according to Australian research. Using survey data related to teens aged 16-17, the researchers say 28% were allowed to drink at home. Among that group, 77% had drunk alcohol in the past month, compared to 63% of those without permission. The researchers say the two groups drank about the same amount of alcohol, however 23% of those who had permission to drink had experienced alcohol-related harm like injuries, violence or a hangover impacting their work or school, compared to 17% for those who weren't allowed to drink.

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conference: Drug and Alcohol Review

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Organisation/s: Burnet Institute, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Deakin University

Funder: LSAC was initiated and funded by the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services as part of its Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. It is conducted in partnership between AIFS, the Department of Social Services and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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