Alcohol Consumption and Psychological Distress in Adolescents: A Multi-Country Study

Conclusions: The high prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents and the strength of the association with psychological distress present a major public health challenge in developing countries. The urgent need to reduce adolescent alcohol use necessitates the implementation of context- and culture-specific strategies that reduce the physical availability of alcohol.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research