Resumo

NADALETI, Nayara Pires et al. Assessment of alcohol consumption among adolescents and the associated problems. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2018, vol.14, n.3, pp. 168-176. ISSN 1806-6976.  http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2018.000340.

OBJECTIVE: investigating the consumption of alcohol by youths and also its problems and evaluating the relation between both of them. METHOD: descriptive study and transversal,  sample 209 students from elementary school. It was applied an evaluation form about the sociodemographic profile, anthropometric, Drug Use Screening Inventory. RESULTS: the consumption was in the same proportion among boys and girls and older than 13 years old. Adolescents who used alcohol were more likely to be involved in situations of risk, such as car accidents and difficulties to resist the use of other drugs. CONCLUSION: alcohol causes negative effects to adolescent life and the influence of friends and family can boost their consumption.

Palavras-chave : Adolescents; Alcohol Consumption by Minors; Nutritional Status; Students; Nursing.

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