Alcohol-free alternatives for beer, wine and spirits have boomed in recent years and, as a parent, you might be wondering if they are a safe option for your booze-curious teen.
Non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits, also referred to sometimes as zero-alcohol drinks or alcohol-free drinks, are defined as:
Some were concerned giving them something that tasted like beer or wine could influence them to want the "real thing", and were inclined to discourage it. Dr Pennay echoes the Alcohol and Drug Foundation's stance on non-alcoholic beverages, saying they could serve as a "gateway", or normalise the consumption of alcohol."There is some good evidence from tobacco research that underage e-cigarette use is a gateway to adult nicotine and tobacco use.
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