Adolescent Gambling: An Overview Adolescent gambling represents a significant, yet often underestimated, public health concern characterized by the participation of minors in wagering activities, ranging from informal bets among peers to engagement in highly structured commercial games. Historically, research focused heavily on adult problem gambling, but increasing accessibility to various forms of wagering, particularly through […]
Defining Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse Adolescent substance use refers to the consumption of psychoactive substances—including alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and illicit drugs—by individuals typically aged 10 to 19. This behavior exists on a continuum, ranging from experimental or occasional use to problematic use, dependency, and the clinical diagnosis of a substance use disorder (SUD). While […]
Introduction to AMED Consumption The phenomenon of mixing alcohol with energy drinks (AMED) has emerged as a significant area of study within contemporary public health and psychology, primarily due to the unique attitudinal and behavioral consequences associated with this practice. AMED consumption involves the simultaneous ingestion of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant (ethanol) and […]
Introduction to AMED Consumption and Prevalence The phenomenon of consuming Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drinks (AMED) represents a significant area of study within contemporary public health and substance abuse research. AMED consumption involves combining standard alcoholic beverages with commercially available energy drinks, which are characterized by high levels of caffeine, taurine, guarana, and other stimulant […]