Zero-alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people th…
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Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Ann-Marie Kennedy, Professor or Marketing, Business School, University of Canterbury.
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Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace. Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace.
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Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Ann-Marie Kennedy, Professor or Marketing, Business School, University of Canterbury.
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