Public Links ‘Alcopops’ to Underage Drinking

Opening a tall cool beverage during the ball game or at a backyard cookout on a hot day is what families do. This summer, will your child be opening a soft drink or a hard one? Flavored alcoholic beverages or alcopops are becoming more popular, especially among young people, and it’s raising people’s concerns about underage drinking. According to a report released, 52 percent of adults believe definitely or probably that alcopops encourage underage drinking.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on April 7th, 2009