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Start Talking Before They Start Drinking
When young people drink, they tend to drink heavily. Underage drinkers consume, on average, four to five drinks per occasion, compared with two to three drinks per occasion among adult drinkers aged 26 and older.
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Wraparound Services:
A "full-service" approach to developing help that meets the mental health needs of individual children and their families. Children and families may need a range of community support services to fully benefit from traditional mental health services such as family therapy and special education. See appropriate services, coordinated services, family-centered services, and system of care.
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Last updated on 7/16/08