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Alcohol use is extremely prevalent in our society. Young people grow up seeing their parents and other adults make toasts of wine and champagne at special occasions, as well as casually enjoying a few beers at the family picnic. Today alcoholic beverages are f ....

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.... those that are fatal and non-fatal. Unfortunately, these are problems that all of society will have to deal with. There are a number of reasons why teenagers feel the urge to drink. Social environment, peer influence, stress, and even factors such as media influence contribute to underage drinking. “Researchers have found that peer influence, a more subtle form of peer pressure, can be a powerful predictor of alcohol use among teens.” (Mitchell, 27) Americans have a burning desire to be accepted and liked by their peers. Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Many adolescents feel that they need to drink alcohol to gain this acce ....