Are there any teenagers who don't drink, and why?

I'm 19 and I gave up alcohol about half a year ago. I used to drink a lot growing up, I had my first drink when I was 15. I spent a most of my teens drunk and wasted raving with friends. read more

Oh my god YES there’s so many teens who don't drink. Personally, I bought into the whole ‘alcoholism is so cool, the only way to prove your worth as a teen is to talk about how hammered you got last weekend’ And that just isn't the case. read more

Answered Jul 9 I go to a public university where the underage drinking rate is alarmingly high (80% or more students have admitted to underage consumption in a large survey). And our binge drinking rate is nearly twice the national average. I have seen stupidity exemplified by my peers. read more

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