Hazelden Foundation

The Hazelden Foundation asserts in the following viewpoint that underage drinkers have an increased risk of becoming alcoholics later in life. According to research studies, more than 40 percent of people who began drinking before age 15 developed a dependence on alcohol at some point in their lives. The Hazelden Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing rehabilitation, education, prevention, and professional services in the field of chemical dependency.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What statistics does the Hazelden Foundation cite to support its claim that underage drinkers are at an increased risk of abusing alcohol later in life?
2. According to the Hazelden Foundation, how much influence do parents have over whether their children decide to drink"

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