Research findings by the Herald Sun have further confirmed long-held beliefs regarding underage drinking.
Weekly consumption of alcohol before age 17 is a strong indicator of problems later in life.
Underage drinking is increasingly problematic because teens are up to three times more likely to binge, drink-drive, and develop alcohol-dependency later in life.
The study monitored 9000 young Australians between the ages of 13 to 30 and will span over 17 years.