Citation

Jones SN, Waite RL. Nurs. Clin. North Am. 2013; 48(3): 401-413.

Affiliation

College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, 4705 Belle Forte Road, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. Electronic address: clinicalscholar@yahoo.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cnur.2013.05.004

PMID

23998767

Abstract

Underage drinking is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for American youths and young adults. The negative consequences of underage drinking range from academic problems to intentional and unintentional injuries, acts directed toward self or others, and death. Nurses, regardless of practice settings, are on the frontline of defense. The take-home message is to delay/deter the first drink of alcohol.

Language: en