Alcohol Use by Youth

Pediatrics. 2019 Jul;144(1):e20191356. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-1356.

Abstract

Alcohol use continues to be problematic for youth and young adults in the United States. Understanding of neurobiology and neuroplasticity continues to highlight the potential adverse impact of underage drinking on the developing brain. This policy statement provides the position of the American Academy of Pediatrics on the issue of alcohol and is supported by an accompanying technical report.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Development / drug effects
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders* / epidemiology
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders* / psychology
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders* / therapy
  • Alcoholic Beverages / adverse effects
  • Brain / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Pediatrics
  • Physician's Role
  • Risk Factors
  • Underage Drinking* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Underage Drinking* / prevention & control
  • Underage Drinking* / psychology
  • Underage Drinking* / statistics & numerical data
  • United States / epidemiology