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Zero Alcohol Drinks Could Be ‘Gateway’ to Alcohol Use for Young People: Cancer Council

A separate study in the US found zero alcohol drinks can be used in harm reduction.
Zero Alcohol Drinks Could Be ‘Gateway’ to Alcohol Use for Young People: Cancer Council
Zero alcohol products could be a "trojan horse" for the alcohol industry to get on the map for young people.Motortion Films/Shutterstock
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
7/17/2024|Updated: 7/17/2024
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The Australian Cancer Council has raised alarm bells about zero-alcohol drinks following research into their impact on teenagers.

Non-alcoholic drinks, however, can be used by adults aiming to reduce or cut alcohol consumption, separate research reveals.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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