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

Alcohol Use by Youth

Joanna Quigley; COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION
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Practice Guideline

Alcohol Use by Youth

Joanna Quigley et al. Pediatrics. 2019 Jul.

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.

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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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