Even “moderate” alcohol use is associated with increased harms: Study
Teens and young adults are vulnerable to many harms of alcohol use, and although it may take years for dependence to develop, it often starts early. In addition, harms include injuries and other adverse effects from even low‐level use. But when governments issue guidance for risk, teens like others are likely to choose the “easiest way out,” which is often “if they don't have a limit, no limit…”
Authors
- Alison Knopf
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
- Published
- 2026-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cbl.30968
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00