Abstract
Numerous developmental changes occur across levels of personal organization (eg, changes related to puberty, brain and cognitive-affective structures and functions, and family and peer relationships) in the age period of 10 to 15 years. Furthermore, the onset and escalation of alcohol use commonly occur during this period. This article uses both animal and human studies to characterize these multilevel developmental changes. The timing of and variations in developmental changes are related to individual differences in alcohol use. It is proposed that this integrated developmental perspective serve as the foundation for subsequent efforts to prevent and to treat the causes, problems, and consequences of alcohol consumption.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S273-S289 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 121 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2008 |
Keywords
- Adolescence
- Alcohol
- Development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health