Pediatria pre prax 2/2009

Alcohol – problem by children and adolescents

Alcohol abuse in Czech children and adolescents has became a problem of public concern – our children are on the 4th place in alcohol drinking in Europe. Not only the recognition of acute alcohol intoxication in children represent a duties for paediatric hospitals, but first of all the long-term problem solution (family engagement, made public interest) is crucial for psychological assesment and treatment planning.

Keywords: alcohol drinking, children, adolescents, intoxication, family, public interest.