Teens and alcohol
There is a Behind the News [http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4085947.htm] episode and a fantastic Issues in Society Book on this topic - look for it at NF 362.292. This will give you a great overview of the issues so you can narrow down your question. Once you've had a look there, The National Drug Strategy Report (2012) has some excellent questions you might choose for your project. This is essential reading! Another useful source is the SBS Insight episode w[http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/268848195615/insight-beer-goggles] which discusses how (mostly adults) drink in Australian society. This gives a really good context for your further research and may raise issues that you can turn into an interesting question.
This graph about Teen Drug Habits [http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/images/documents/1478_What7-12yearoldsarereallyusing_May2015.pdf.pdf] makes an impact but it is not valid graph - why?
The Victorian State Government has an excellent Fact Sheet [http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/images/alcohol-3may16.pdf] which lists the risks associated with alcohol consumption.
why teens don't want to drink http://drinktank.org.au/2013/10/why-dont-we-want-teenagers-to-drink/
Statistics
The ABS statistics [http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/Lookup/4102.0Chapter5002008] on alcohol come from a variety of sources which you could follow up.
More detail can be found in the National Alcohol Indicators Bulletin [https://ndri.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/pdf/naip/naip007.pdf] put out by Curtin University.
Don't turn a Night Out into a Night Mare [http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/drinkingnightmare/publishing.nsf/Content/B2D387C687D03FC9CA2574FD007CA91C/$File/Young%20people%20research.pdf] lists statistics from various government initiatives.
Kiama Municipal Council [http://stopunderagedrinking.com.au/facts/] puts the statistics in a more positive light.
The National Drug Strategy Household Survey [http://www.aihw.gov.au/alcohol-and-other-drugs/ndshs-2013/ch4/] goves a wide range of statistics and graphs. You should definitely compare your findings to these statistics. The results of the 2016 survey are due out next year, so it you're working on a PIP, make sure you come back next year for the latest indicators.
More detail can be found in the National Alcohol Indicators Bulletin [https://ndri.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/pdf/naip/naip007.pdf] put out by Curtin University.
Don't turn a Night Out into a Night Mare [http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/drinkingnightmare/publishing.nsf/Content/B2D387C687D03FC9CA2574FD007CA91C/$File/Young%20people%20research.pdf] lists statistics from various government initiatives.
Kiama Municipal Council [http://stopunderagedrinking.com.au/facts/] puts the statistics in a more positive light.
The National Drug Strategy Household Survey [http://www.aihw.gov.au/alcohol-and-other-drugs/ndshs-2013/ch4/] goves a wide range of statistics and graphs. You should definitely compare your findings to these statistics. The results of the 2016 survey are due out next year, so it you're working on a PIP, make sure you come back next year for the latest indicators.
Binge Drinking
Kids Helpline [https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/tips/drugs-and-alcohol-the-facts/] outlines some key issues.
Teen Drinking Law [http://www.teendrinkinglaw.vic.gov.au/parents/young_why_drink.php] offers some of the reasons young peopel drink.
The Salvation Army [http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/en/Who-We-Are/our-work/Drug--Alcohol-Abuse/Teenage-drinking/] lists some of the causes and consequences of alcohol abuse, along with some statistics about the prevalence of underage drinkign in our society.
These issues are explored in more detail in this brochure from the Australian Drug Foundation [http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/attachments/085_DIF_teendrinking_complete_4.pdf] and Drinkwise commissioned a University of Sydney professor to outline the medical effects [https://drinkwise.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Alcohol_and_the_Teenage_Brain-Safest_to_keep_them_apart-Brain_and_Mind_Research_Institute.pdf] of teen alcohol use [https://drinkwise.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Alcohol_and_the_Teenage_Brain-Safest_to_keep_them_apart-Brain_and_Mind_Research_Institute.pdf].
Solutions
Foundation for advancing Alcohol Responsibility [http://responsibility.org/start-a-conversation/responsibility-teens/] is an American site aimed at helping parents deal with youth drinking issues. Another site for parents is Parenting Strategies [http://www.parentingstrategies.net/alcohol/things-you-should-know/].
The Australian Psychological Society [https://www.psychology.org.au/inpsych/adolescent_drinking/] has a fabulous study about the links between parent attitudes to drinking and teenage drinking behaviours.
The Australian Psychological Society [https://www.psychology.org.au/inpsych/adolescent_drinking/] has a fabulous study about the links between parent attitudes to drinking and teenage drinking behaviours.