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Start Talking Before They Start Drinking
Among 12-year-olds, 1 in 16 reports using alcohol in the past year. Among 14-year-olds, the rate jumps to more than 1 in 4—picture about 15 students on a full-sized school bus full of 9th graders.
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    Last updated on 7/16/08