Citation

Bagley SM, Levy S, Schoenberger SF. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2019; 66(6): 1063-1074.

Affiliation

Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2019.08.003

PMID

31679597

Abstract

Alcohol use during adolescence is an important and modifiable health risk behavior given the significant acute consequences and long-term impacts on the developing brain. Alcohol is the most common substance used by young adults 12 to 17 years old, with binge drinking, polysubstance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders posing particular concerns in this age group. Physicians can play a crucial role in screening and responding to alcohol use, with targeted brief interventions designed to delay or decrease use.

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Language: en

Keywords

Adolescents; Alcohol; Binge drinking; Substance use