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Sweden: Alcohol-Free Youth Have Best Mental, Social Health
Sweden
Movendi | 23 Oct 2020
Young people who live alcohol-free feel best, according to a brand new Swedish study. Since 2000, the proportion of youth who consume alcohol in grade 9 has decreased substantially from 81 to 42%. A new C.A.N. study reveals results showing a clear improvement for the social and mental well-being of the group of young people who live free from alcohol. The group was previously in the minority and felt worse in various ways, but now they feel best.
