title: Patterns of alcohol and drug use among adolescents.
abstract: Trends and patterns in adolescent use of alcohol and other drugs over the past two decades are described. The pediatrician's role in preventing and treating drug use is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology; D010372:Pediatrics; D010819:Physician's Role; D012737:Sex Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States