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Drinkaware response to confiscation of 369 bottles of parent provided alcohol from 16-year olds on holiday in Newquay

13 Jul 2010

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Responding to a statement from Cornwall Council following the confiscation of 369 bottles of parent provided alcohol from a group of 16-year olds on holiday in Newquay, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, says:

“Lots of 16 and 17 year olds will want to mark the end of exams by celebrating with friends on a trip away, but if parents provide them with alcohol, it could inadvertently put them at risk. Drinking to excess can increase the chances of young people having unprotected sex, being involved in an accident or getting in trouble with the police, making it a summer to remember for all the wrong reasons.

“New Drinkaware research reveals that while almost a third (31%) of parents of 16 and 17 year olds say they have no idea what their child gets up to when drinking, 39% plan to provide alcohol for their child’s summer break with friends, putting them at significant risk.

“Mums and dads play a significant role in shaping their children’s attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol.  Rather than providing alcohol for their children to drink unsupervised, Drinkaware is encouraging parents to talk to their sons and daughters about the risks of excessive drinking before they go away on a summer break.”

For more information on alcohol and parenting go to www.drinkaware.co.uk/parents

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To interview a spokesperson, please contact:

Laura Bryce
Frank PR
Email: laurabryce@frankpr.it
Tel:   020 7693 6999


Becky Medhurst
Drinkaware
Email: bmedhurst@drinkaware.co.uk
Tel:     020 7766 9909
Mob:   078 2797 1740

Notes to Editors:

*Research taken from a One Poll survey on behalf of Drinkaware. Total sample size was 1,000 parents of 16-17 year olds in the UK. Fieldwork was undertaken between 21.05 and 27.05, 2010.  The survey was carried out online

About Drinkaware:
Drinkaware provides consumers with information to make informed decisions about the effects of alcohol on their lives and lifestyles. Our public education programmes, grants, expert information, and resources help create awareness and effect positive change. An independent charity established in 2007, Drinkaware works alongside the medical profession, the alcohol industry and government to achieve its goals.  For further information visit www.drinkaware.co.uk 

Drinkaware has also developed a section of its site to provide advice and information for parents. www.drinkaware.co.uk/parents, offers tips for how parents can broach the issue of alcohol with young people, when it’s a good time to talk to your kids and safety measures that can be put in place if your child is drinking. 

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