In a study of 44,000
15- and 16-year-olds
in Germany, over 70%
of both rural and urban
youths report episodes
of binge drinking,
with adverse effects
that include reduced
academic performance
and job opportunities
along with a higher
incidents of accidents
and potentially
permanent brain damage.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-02-rural-underage-binge-drinkers-health.html