Advertisement

Do you let your teenagers drink at home?

Educating junior cycle students on the harms of alcohol reduces the likelihood of underage drinki...

Share this article

13.58 27 Feb 2020


Do you let your teenagers drink at home?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.58 27 Feb 2020


Educating junior cycle students on the harms of alcohol reduces the likelihood of underage drinking – according to findings of a study by Drinkaware and Maynooth University. The study shows that once alcohol education's provided, 47%  of students say they have 'no interest or intention of drinking', compared to 30% pre-programme. Of the students who had consumed alcohol - 57% had their first drink either at their own, or someone else’s house Do you let your teenagers drinks at home? How did you come to that decision? Ciara chats to listeners


Read more about

Alcohol Drinking Lunchtime Live Newstalk Parenting Teenage Drinking Teenagers

Related Episodes

Winners and Sinners

00:27:52

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:27:52


Primary school teachers to beg...

00:11:00

Primary school teachers to begin industrial action on Monday

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:00


Sport with John Duggan: Build...

00:11:42

Sport with John Duggan: Build up to the next Ireland V Israel game

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:42


Bertie Ahern allegedly in talk...

00:08:42

Bertie Ahern allegedly in talks for mediator role in Drumcree

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:42