Although alcoholism doesn't discriminate by age, I think it might be helpful since it shows newcomers that you don't have to be 60 years old and getting a liver transplant to realize you have a problem and need to stop drinking. Younger people also face different challenges with drinking than older people, such as more peer pressure. Younger people are also more likely to feel an expectation to participate in the bar scene and group binge drinking with friends (generally speaking).