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Treatment of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

Most adolescents under the legal drinking age consume alcohol. For many of them, their drinking patterns evolve into alcohol abuse and dependence. Treatment of these adolescents must take into consideration their physical, psychological, and social development. Therefore, different treatment approac...

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Autor principal: Bukstein, Oscar G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 1994
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6876447/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31798037
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Sumario:Most adolescents under the legal drinking age consume alcohol. For many of them, their drinking patterns evolve into alcohol abuse and dependence. Treatment of these adolescents must take into consideration their physical, psychological, and social development. Therefore, different treatment approaches may be needed for adolescents than for adults.