Teenagers looking for alternatives to alcohol for post exam celebrations
9 out of 10 junior certificate students have said they want to learn about staying alcohol free.
Research carried out by Drinkaware showed that teenagers are looking for alternatives to alcohol when it comes to their post exam celebrations.
The organisation is calling for alcohol free venues to be promoted throughout the country.
It comes as almost 60,000 students received their Junior Certificate today with almost 7,000 of those located in Cork.
Speaking to RedFM News Yvonne Rossiter from Drinkaware says young people need support to prevent underage drinking:
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