“A third of all girls older than 12 have tried a popular new alcoholic beverage. Known as “girlie drinks” or “alcopops”, their sweet fruity flavor can’t conceal the negative health consequences. Companies market these “starter drinks” to appeal to girls and young women.
Don’t be taken in.”
General Information on Alcopops:
Alcopops are flavored malt beverages that contain 5-7% alcohol by volume, which is more than most beers. Well-known brands are Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Silver, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Skyy Blue, among others.
When asked what one type of alcoholic drink they would most like to drink, 30% of teens chose “alcopops” compared to 16% for beer and 16% for mixed drinks.
They are wrong. |
Know the facts, read the attachments below:
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| "Girlie Drinks" Survey | 661.92 KB |
| Spykes Information | 93.42 KB |