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An old familiar drug, alcohol, is increasing in popularity with young people as the use of some other drugs declines, addiction experts and schools of(...)
An old familiar drug, alcohol, is increasing in popularity with young people as the use of some other drugs declines, addiction experts and schools of(...)

An old familiar drug, alcohol, is increasing in popularity with young people as the use of some other drugs declines, addiction experts and schools of(...)

Date3/29/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: An old familiar drug; alcohol; is increasing in popularity with young people as the use of some other drugs declines; addiction experts and schools officials say. Many young drinkers interviewed by The Star said they are accustomed to drinking five to six beers five nights a week.
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