The 80 young people involved in the Weekenders scheme said they would drink less or not at all if they had a "decent" alternative on Friday evenings.
As a result of the 16-week scheme, which was run by Farnworth Youth Inclusion Programme, a youth shelter will be set up in an area away from residential properties and a long-term strategy will be devised.
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