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Dr. Corine Carlisle, an expert in youth and alcohol use at the Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, sympathized with the drinking culture that a lot of university-aged kids get involved in."I think it's hard for young people to find that balance," she said, "and how to sort of navigate the guidelines versus your realities, seeing what happens on college campuses." From about 14 to 24, people go through an intense period of brain development that makes them more prone to feeling invincibility. It's a good thing because it lets us establish ourselves as independent adults, but it also makes us vulnerable to risk-taking—including excessive alcohol use.On Munchies: A "Smart" Wine Bottle Could Solve China's Fake Alcohol Problem
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