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Health & Fitness

Pre-Gaming: Not a Sport

Partying before an event. Why are teens doing it?

By Joan Grayson Cohen, LCSW-C, Esq., Senior Manager, Access Services

As parents, it’s hard for us to keep up with all the ways kids find to take risks.

For example, gathering with other teens to drink and loosen up before a structured event, known as “pre-gaming,” has become a common activity among teens.

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Why are teens “pre-gaming?"

Isn’t it satisfying enough to attend the actual party or event?  Read more...

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