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Use of alcohol at an early age may cause problems later in life. Kids who drink alcohol before age 15 are five times more likely to have alcohol problems as adults than those who first drink at age 21 or older.
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Sources for The Message Behind the Music

1 American Psychological Association Online. 2003. Violent Music Lyrics Increase Aggressive Thoughts and Feelings, According to New Study, last referenced 10/7/04. (A print version of this study was released in May 2003).

2 National Institute on Media and the Family. 2001. Music and Children Fact Sheet, last referenced 10/07/04.

3 Anderson, Craig; Nicholas Carnagey; and Janie Eubanks. 2003. “Exposure to Violent Media: The Effects of Songs With Violent Lyrics on Aggressive Thoughts and Feelings.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 84(5): 960-971. (This article also is available online at http://www.apa.org/journals/psp/press_releases/may_2003/psp845960.pdf.)

4 National Institute on Media and the Family. 2001. Music and Children Fact Sheet, last referenced 10/07/04.

5American Dietetic Association. Children’s Role Models for Health: Parents Outrank All Others, last referenced 10/07/04.

6 National Institute on Media and the Family. 2001. Music and Children Fact Sheet, last referenced 10/07/04.
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