Alcohol abuse in adolescents.
The problem of alcohol abuse among teenagers is a major health concern in this nation. The primary care provider's role in prevention, early detection and referral is diversified. This role is tailored in response to the clinician's assessment of his or her target population, the practice setting and the community resources and referral possibilities. Prevention and early detection are primary goals, with the aim of achieving health coping strategies, improving school performance, preventing accidents, increasing meaningful socialization, and preventing serious pathological changes and death as realistic outcomes for adolescents.
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012017:Referral and Consultation