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Talk about alcohol

Fact Zone

Although it might surprise you, many young people don't drink alcohol and few have got drunk.

In fact, it's illegal for someone under the age of 18 to buy or be sold alcohol in the UK. So it's up to you to make a sensible choice, and remember you don't have to drink alcohol to enjoy yourself and have a good time.

But first you need to know the facts...

50% of 15 and 16 year olds in the UK have been drunk at least twice during the last 12 months.

Sources: NHS confederation briefing 2010 and NHS statistics on England 09 and DCSF Children, Young People and Alcohol consultation 2009
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