Alcohol consumption in adolescents: The predictive role of drinking motives.

Background: Several studies have shown differences in the motivational processes that lead to excessive alcohol consumption among adolescents. The paper focuses on the analysis of the reasons for alcohol consumption among minors, and compare the differences according to sex, age, and level of consumption.

Method: A representative sample (N = 2,865) of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years (mean age 14.

The Role of Religion and Religiosity in Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents in Spain.

This study explored the relationship between religion, religiosity and alcohol consumption in a sample of 2.890 adolescents (ages 12-18) in Madrid, Spain. Results showed that non-believers were the group that consume and abuse alcohol the most, as opposed to Catholics.