Adolescent Issue Position Paper – Consumption of Alcohol

The consumption and abuse of alcohol in New Zealand is often presented as an adolescent issue (rather than a widespread societal problem) by the mainstream media and the general public. Consumption of alcohol by adolescents, particularly but not exclusively those underage, is seen as dangerous behavior, a risk to both themselves and the general public.
"Alcohol, we are asked to believe, is a dangerous gift that mustn't be allowed to fall into the eager hands of minors, for fear they should become initiated too soon into its potent mysteries. (Walton, 2001)
Adolescents themselves identify the consumption of alcohol as a concern of varying degrees to themselves and their peers. I spoke with two groups of friends (one group of four year 9 girls and one group of three year 13 boys and two year 13 girls) and all agreed that they felt that consumption of alcohol was an issue for them and other teenagers. (Group of girls,......

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Title: Adolescent Issue Position Paper Consumption Of Alcohol
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