Latest Government advice on alcohol and young people
The government gives medical guidance on alcohol consumption, with
Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson recommending that young people
up to the age of 15 should avoid alcohol completely.
The advice is as
follows:
- An alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option
– if children drink alcohol, it shouldn't be before they reach 15 years
old
- For those aged 15 to 17 years old, alcohol
consumption should always be with the guidance of a parent or carer, or
in a supervised environment
- Parents and young people should be aware that drinking at any age can be hazardous to health
- If young people aged 15 to 17 consume, it should be infrequently and certainly no more than once a week
The Drug Education Forum has produced this helpful presentation which summarises the Chief Medical Officer's advice:
Read the Chief Medical Officer's advice in full here.
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