Citation

Romer D, Moreno M. Pediatrics 2017; 140(Suppl 2): S102-S106.

Affiliation

Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2016-1758L

PMID

29093042

Abstract

Digital media provide increased opportunities for both marketing and social transmission of risky products and behavior. We briefly review what is known about adolescent exposure to favorable presentations of addictive substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, as well as behaviors such as gambling, on social and other online media. Our understanding of these influences and whether they require greater regulation is still developing, and recommendations for future research to address these gaps in our understanding are described. Potential strategies to intervene in these environments to protect adolescents and young adults from the adverse effects of these products are described, as well as future challenges for developing interventions.

Copyright © 2017 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Language: en