In recent studies it has been proven that social pressures encourage teen drinking. Pressures from peers can often times lead to teen alcoholism. According the ProjectKnow, ” Many teenagers – boys in particular – are incredibly competitive and will try to outperform one another at every possible opportunity. Drinking games may be very common at this age, and can help to foster the impression that drinking alcohol is not a serious matter.” In addition, drinking is now an expectation at any social parties. Therefore, most teenagers begin drinking because they’re surrounded by the social pressure of having to drink.

http://www.projectknow.com/research/teen-problems-with-alcoholism/

http://www.addictiontreatmentmagazine.com/addiction/alcohol-addiction/peer-pressure-is-the-single-largest-factor-in-teen-alcohol-abuse/