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Lights, Action, Drinking: Movie Scenes Tempt Teens To Binge

Drinking on screen, even in a cautionary tale like The Hangover Part II, can encourage kids to try drinking, according to new research. Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. hide caption

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Lights, Action, Drinking: Movie Scenes Tempt Teens To Binge

February 21, 2012 • Teenagers who see drinking scenes in movies are more likely to start drinking, and to binge drink themselves, according to a new study. Drinking features in almost all movies, even in many rated for children.