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Is it true that drinking (even a little bit) when you're a teen can cause alcoholism later in life?
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No: Drinking a little bit or as is done in certain cultures doesn't lead to alcoholism. Recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs to relieve anxiety as a teen can prevent the child from learning appropriate coping skills and lead to further addictive behavior.
Answered 11/4/2014
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No.: No, there is no reason that small alcohol experience in teenage years will cause alcoholism.
Answered 12/5/2014
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