In recent years the growing incidence of the use and misuse of alcohol bychildren and adolescents has been causing increasing concern within society.How widespr... » 

In recent years the growing incidence of the use and misuse of alcohol bychildren and adolescents has been causing increasing concern within society.How widespread is the problem and why do children drink alcohol? In Growing upwith Alcohol Emma Fossey investigates the development and knowledge ofattitudes of young children relating to alcohol and presents reviews ofavailable evidence on the drinking habits of young people and on theeffectiveness of alcohol education. By examing childrens orientations toalcohol including their own experiences of drinking and their attitudes toadult drinking as well as their perceptions of cultural norms in relation todrinking she uncovers the motives behind their consumption.Growing up with Alcohol will be invaluable to all students lecturers andprofessionals in social work and social policy and to anyone involved inalcohol abuse or working with children. «