Non-Alcoholic Drinks: A Hidden Threat for Adolescents

Published on March 6, 2024

New research has found that the recent surge in the popularity of zero percent alcohol drinks, fuelled by consumer demand for healthier lifestyle choices, has caused growing concerns among parents, with fears it could serve as a gateway to real alcohol consumption among adolescents. The Flinders University research was published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. More susceptible to peer pressure and lacking the maturity of adults, adolescents may struggle to navigate the potential risks associated with these non-alcoholic alternatives, including beer, wine, and spirits, and implications of these choices. This presents a paradox where products intended as safer alternatives could inadvertently expose young individuals to the very substance parents want their children to minimise or avoid....

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