If you get drunk at 12...or even 15...and there’s a distinct possibility you’re on your way to becoming an alcoholic.If that occurs you’re at greater risk of death from everything from liver failure,to gastrointestinal bleeding,to car accidents,to murder,to suicide.
First time for me was 13, and I drank pretty heavily throughout my teens. Demographics were correct - single parent family and living on the rough side of town. Fortunately, one can also learn from a bad example, so I decided to take a different path rather than use my environment as an excuse. Anyway, I haven't been drunk in several decades, so I'll hopefully dodge this bullet. ;)