Unawareness of Alcoholic Content of Alcopops among 13-Year Old Italian

摘要: Aims: Alcopops are ready-mixed drinks containing approximately the same amount of alcohol as beer, usually sweet, and flavoured, particularly appealing to young people. The present study was aimed investigate whether adolescents aged 12-14 years, corresponding average age first drink, capable identifying presence in these beverages. Methods: Administration a questionnaire comprising 8 questions investigating knowledge consumption different alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages sample 13-year old Italian students. Results: More than 20% 224 students reported that they were unaware content alcopops at drink. number unable distinguish from significantly higher who not able beer alcohol-free Conclusions: At identification is more difficult other alcohol. Information increasing ability between should be provided adolescent before start drinking.