Transitions into Underage and Problem Drinking: Developmental Processes and Mechanisms between 10 and 15 Years of Age

Citation

Windle, Michael; Spear, Linda P.; Fuligni, Andrew J.; Angold, Adrian; Brown, Jane D.; Pine, Daniel; Smith, Greg T.; Giedd, Jay; & Dahl, Ronald E. (2008). Transitions into Underage and Problem Drinking: Developmental Processes and Mechanisms between 10 and 15 Years of Age. Pediatrics, 121(Suppl. 4), S273-289. PMCID: PMC2892675

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.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-2243C

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2008

Journal Title

Pediatrics

Author(s)

Windle, Michael
Spear, Linda P.
Fuligni, Andrew J.
Angold, Adrian
Brown, Jane D.
Pine, Daniel
Smith, Greg T.
Giedd, Jay
Dahl, Ronald E.

PMCID

PMC2892675