Underage drinking dangers: These are the states with the highest rates of teen alcohol use, study finds
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A new study conducted by addiction recovery resource Addiction Treatment Magazine has revealed the states that have the highest and lowest prevalence of underage drinking.
The data was drawn from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) based on the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. "A parent’s position on underage drinking is paramount and is one of the strongest protective factors against underage drinking." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The study determined that the state of Vermont has the highest prevalence of drinkers between the ages of 12 and 20 in the U.S., according to the release.
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