Why staying in sports or clubs may help kids say no to alcohol
Middle schoolers who stayed consistently involved in extracurricular activities maintained stronger personal reasons to avoid drinking alcohol, according to a new study.
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Why staying in sports or clubs may help kids say no to alcohol
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