What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?

a. 8 or younger
b. 10 or younger
c. 12 or younger
d. 14 or younger


ANS: D
Forty-four percent of those who start drinking at the age of 14 or younger will develop alcoholism.

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