HHS HealthBeat (January 02, 2007)

Drinking, bingeing, and more teen trouble

Dr. Jacqueline Miller of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a survey shows drinking is common among high school students, and that binge drinking is common among drinkers.

"About half of the high school students reported drinking some form of alcohol within the past 30 days. And of those students who drank alcohol, over 60 percent admitted to drinking at least five drinks or more in a row – that is, binge drinking." (12 seconds)

Last revised: February, 15 2007