Problematic Alcohol Use Among Adolescents in Germany: Representative Cross-Sectional Study

The findings demonstrate that problematic alcohol use is more common in boys than girls, in older vs younger adolescents, in those with high or low (vs intermediate) social status, in individuals with (vs without) a migration background, and in those who drink alcohol more frequently. These results emphasize the necessity of implementing targeted prevention strategies that address the specific risk profiles of adolescents concerning alcohol consumption.