Australian teenagers say alcohol-free products are appealing and could act as a gateway to alcohol use

Zero alcohol product displays and products shown to focus group participants. Credit: Appetite (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107582 New research led by The George Institute for Global Health and published today in Appetite, found that more than half (56%) of Australian teenagers aged 15–17 surveyed agreed zero alcohol products looked appealing, and said the packaging was attractive (54%). More than a third (37%) of Australian teenagers surveyed had tried zero alcohol products. In focus group discussions, some participants identified that zero alcohol products could act as a gateway to future alcohol use by enabling young people to become accustomed to the taste Read More