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May 2024
1h 4m

Teens and Drinking: What you Need to Kno...

DEAR MEDIA, ALIZA PRESSMAN
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among adolescents and emerging adults, exploring the transition from high school to college ... Show More
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