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Ruairidh Alastair MacLennan explores health and lifestyle issues in Scotland today. This episode sees him investigate the drinking culture amongst young people today.

Tha Ruairidh Alastair MacIllFhinnein a'sgrùdadh mar a tha feadhainn dhen òigridh a'dalladh air òl. Tha mòran dhiù a'smaoineachadh gun e an daorach ceum air an t-slighe gu inbheachd - ach tha cunnartan na chois, a thig tràth no anmoch. A bheil beachdan ag atharrachadh? Cluinnidh e dè tha daoin' òga a'ciallachadh le dol air an daorach - agus innsidh dotair dha ciamar a tha an saoghal meadaigeach ga fhaicinn. Bruidhnidh e ri neach a tha ag obair leis an òigridh, agus tadhlaidh e air taidh-grùide far am faic e dòigh eile air blas deoch-làidir fheuchainn agus òl gu rianail.

Ruairidh Alastair MacLennan investigates the drinking culture amongst young people today. Many consider binge drinking to be part of growing up, but for some there are short or long-term dangers. Are attitudes changing? He finds out the difference between the perceived definitions of binge drinking amongst young people and the medical definition from a GP. As well as talking to a youth worker, he visits a craft brewery to see an alternative way of drinking and appreciating alcohol.

15 minutes

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