THE YOUTH’S DILEMMA

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A recent report by the National Institute of Health found that more than half of high school seniors in the U.S. drank alcohol last year
Yeah, and a separate report shows ninety percent of teens consume alcohol by binge drinking, using it as a coping mechanism, to battle loneliness and depression. NBC's Erika Edwards has more on the warning signs for underage alcohol abuse
Christmas is often a time for gatherings and celebrations. But even during the festive season, nearly two thirds of young people say they feel lonely and left out

No need to be alone