Citation

Thunström M. Acta Paediatr. Scand. 1988; 77(1): 3-9.

Affiliation

Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Almquist and Wiksell)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3285635

Abstract

This article is a review of Swedish and international literature concerning children apprehended for drunkenness. The need for a thorough psychosocial investigation before deciding how to interpret the episode is stressed. A high-risk group of children, in whom the drunkenness is to be looked upon as a warning signal of developing alcoholism, is described. Increased co-operation between the Department of Paediatrics and of Child and Youth Psychiatry, Social Welfare Authorities and School Health Care regarding the treatment of these children is recommended.

Language: en