Time for fathers to lead the way in changing attitudes to drinking within the Punjabi community

Professor Sarah Galvani | November 2021 |

Drinking alcohol within the Punjabi culture is embedded in history and passed down through generations.

At the age of 10-14, they were also aware of its negative impact on the family

From listening to the young people in our research this change needs to be led by parents

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