These days, binge drinking is causing havoc on lots of teenagers. Recently, a study was conducted by researchers of Pennsylvania State University to understand the factors which play significant role in encouraging teenagers to indulge in heavy drinking.

During the study, the researchers found that company of friends may play vital role in shaping the habits of kids. According to the researchers, the friends of friend may lead a teenager to the drinking habit.

The findings of study mainly implies to dating. It has been found that with the aim of coming closer to their partners, teenagers often tend to adopt habits of their partners’ friends. If a teenager’s partner’s friend is alcoholic then chances are the teenager will also turn alcoholic.

The same could prove helpful in encouraging one to leave the habit of drinking. As per the findings of the study, many teenagers have opted out of drinking habits after coming in contact with their partners non drinking friends. The findings of the study might help parents in protecting their kids from being caught in the grip of alcohol. Consumption of alcohol leaves dire affects on the body. Therefore, before indulging in binge drinking, one should keep all the pros and cons in mind rather following friends blindly.