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Review
. 2019 Jul;144(1):e20191357.
doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-1357.

Alcohol Use by Youth

Sheryl A Ryan, Patricia Kokotailo; COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION
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Alcohol Use by Youth

Sheryl A Ryan et al. Pediatrics. 2019 Jul.

Abstract

Alcohol use continues to be a major concern from preadolescence through young adulthood in the United States. Results of recent neuroscience research have helped to elucidate neurobiological models of addiction, substantiated the deleterious effects of alcohol on adolescent brain development, and added additional evidence to support the call to prevent and reduce underage drinking. This technical report reviews the relevant literature and supports the accompanying policy statement in this issue of Pediatrics.

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POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

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