Psychiatric Evaluation of Alcohol Abuse in Children and Adolescents
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Alcohol use in adolescents is influenced by various hereditary, environmental, social, and psychological factors. This period is critical for brain development, with changes in the reward system leading to increased novelty-seeking and risk-taking behaviors. Early initiation of alcohol use can lead to long-term consequences, including addiction, comorbid psychiatric disorders, academic problems, and social issues. Risk [...]
