Tag: Alcohol & Kids
Prevalence of Substance Use Down in Youth During Pandemic
Review shows youth alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and e-cigarette/vaping use all declined during the pandemic
Percentage of Teens Reporting Drug Use Declined in 2021
Proportion of teens in grades 8, 10, and 12 reporting alcohol, marijuana use decreased significantly
Alcohol Abstinence Increased Among Young Adults From 2002 to 2018
However, increase seen in marijuana use, co-use of alcohol and marijuana
Number of Drinks Predicts Teens’ Other Risky Behaviors
Other risky behaviors include drug/tobacco use, risky sexual and driving behaviors, fights, suicide
NIAAA Two-Question Alcohol Screen Valid in Pediatric ERs
Classification of moderate, high risk on screen had best specificity, sensitivity for diagnosing AUD
AAP: In Office Visits, Ask Every Adolescent About Alcohol Use
Many starting at younger ages, so more likely to binge drink
