Scientists from the University of New South Wales (Australia) discovered that the consumption of non-alcoholic wine and beer by young people may be a factor that increases the desire for real alcoholic drinks after adulthood. Research results published In Appetite magazine.
The study involved nearly 600 young people. Scientists asked the subjects to describe their experiences of drinking zero-alcohol drinks and characterize their tastes. The results showed that more than half of those surveyed found nonalcoholic alternatives to beer and wine appealing. A third of the subjects said they had tried such drinks before.
It also noted that some study participants described non-alcoholic versions of alcoholic beverages as “entry products,” which made them more likely to buy beer and wine and actively consume them when they reached adulthood. The scientists added that encouraging parents and peers to choose non-alcoholic products strengthened some of the positive associations associated with their tastes and consumption patterns. Such “positive experience” may constitute a risk factor for alcohol dependence in adulthood.
Earlier scientists discovered Alarming changes in the brains of young drinkers.
Source: Gazeta
Barbara Dickson is a seasoned writer for “Social Bites”. She keeps readers informed on the latest news and trends, providing in-depth coverage and analysis on a variety of topics.