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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rachel Dobkin

Surprising link found between alcohol use in kids and how much time they spend on social media

Teens who spend all day scrolling social media can be more likely to use alcohol, a new study has found.

The harmful effects of social media on kids have been scrutinized in recent years as technology advances and becomes more prevalent in the lives of young people.

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