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Early drinking before 18 increases alcohol dependence and harm by age 20, a new Australian study finds.
A new Australian study in Addiction finds children who start drinking before age 18, even in small, supervised amounts, face a higher risk of alcohol dependence, binge drinking, and related harm by age 20 compared to those who wait until 18.
Researchers followed 900 young people and found those who began at 12 were 73% more likely to experience alcohol-related harm and 54% more likely to suffer abuse, with earlier and longer exposure increasing risks over time.
The study challenges the idea that early, controlled drinking prevents future problems, noting no evidence supports this in Australia’s drinking culture.
Experts warn there is no safe level of alcohol for children and urge stronger public health efforts to limit underage exposure.
El consumo prematuro de alcohol antes de los 18 años aumenta la dependencia del alcohol y los daños a la edad de 20 años, según un nuevo estudio realizado en Australia.