Adverse outcomes of alcohol use in adolescents

Abstract

Aims. To compare the occurrence of behaviours occurring under the influence of alcohol in 16-17-year-olds and determine associated risk factors for the different behaviours. Design/setting. Cross-sectional survey administered by laptop computers in secondary schools across the state of Victoria, Australia. Measurement/findings. The participation rate was 79%. Seventy per cent of participants drank alcohol; 17% of drinkers reported alcohol-related violence (accidents or injuries) and 15% reported problems relating to sex under the influence of alcohol (having sex and later regretting it or having had unsafe sex) in the previous 12 months. Males were more likely to report alcohol-related viole..