Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
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J R Coll Physicians Lond · Nov 1995
GuidelineAlcohol and the young. Summary of a report of a joint working party of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Paediatric Association.
Drinking alcohol is an accepted and pleasurable part of social life. Most adults have at least an occasional drink with friends and, apart from those who may abstain for religious and other reasons, many would expect alcohol to be provided at a family celebration or a party. ⋯ Heavy alcohol consumption sometimes begins in adolescence. It is therefore important both to educate young people about alcohol so that they can take informed decisions and to protect young children from its harmful effects.