Young people in the city of Newcastle could find themselves getting some undesired attention if they're caught drinking. A new program in the Northern England town will refer underage drinkers to a youth worker whose job will be to ask some hard questions.

The Home Office scheme aims to assess the young person's alcohol consumption and [his or her] reasons for drinking. They will also be warned about the dangers of substance abuse, and may be referred for medical treatment. (Source: The Press Association)

The new program extends an existing, similar, program that focuses on adult drinkers. It is one of several programs being rolled out as England attempts to curb instances of underage drinking.

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