Binge drinking causes severe DNA damage, especially in young people, say researchers
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 @ 8:24 PM
BINGE drinking during young adults' formative years can cause DNA damage which cannot be repaired, studies reveal.
A growing problem in Spain, with the average age that a youth first gets drunk being 13 and three-quarters and with botellones, or bring-your-own-bottle street-drinking parties rife due to the cost of alcohol in bars being beyond the reach of youngsters who are old enough to drink, the effects on long-term health are particularly serious and can stunt growth and lead to diseases, researchers say.
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