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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...

Around half of violent crimes, and 1/3rd of domestic violence is alcohol related.

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