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A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions
Abstract
Understanding the specific vulnerabilities and requirements of adolescent girls is essential for creating effective strategies to address alcohol and substance use within this group. This article describes the unique challenges girls face during adolescence concerning alcohol and substance use. This article delves into the various factors contributing to alcohol and substance use among teenage girls, including societal pressures, peer influence, and family dynamics and emphasizes the importance of understanding these complexities to develop effective intervention strategies tailored to the specific needs of adolescent girls. It discusses evidence-based approaches for prevention and intervention, highlighting the significance of education and support systems in mitigating alcohol and substance use risks. Additionally, the article addresses the role of parents, schools, healthcare providers, and community in supporting girls through this critical developmental stage. Considering the complexity of their experiences, it is clear that a comprehensive and multifaceted approach is needed to address alcohol and substance use among adolescent girls. There is a need for studies that aim to define and explain alcohol and substance use problems for adolescent girls. By acknowledging the unique experiences and challenges that girls encounter both worldwide and specifically in Turkey, healthcare providers can develop inclusive and gender-responsive strategies for addiction prevention and treatment.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Women's Studies
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Publication Date
June 14, 2024
Submission Date
February 22, 2024
Acceptance Date
May 16, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 1
APA
Akyel Göven, B. (2024). A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions. Advances in Women’s Studies, 6(1), 28-37. https://doi.org/10.51621/aws.1441452
AMA
1.Akyel Göven B. A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions. Advances in Women’s Studies. 2024;6(1):28-37. doi:10.51621/aws.1441452
Chicago
Akyel Göven, Betül. 2024. “A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use Among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions”. Advances in Women’s Studies 6 (1): 28-37. https://doi.org/10.51621/aws.1441452.
EndNote
Akyel Göven B (June 1, 2024) A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions. Advances in Women’s Studies 6 1 28–37.
IEEE
[1]B. Akyel Göven, “A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions”, Advances in Women’s Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 28–37, June 2024, doi: 10.51621/aws.1441452.
ISNAD
Akyel Göven, Betül. “A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use Among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions”. Advances in Women’s Studies 6/1 (June 1, 2024): 28-37. https://doi.org/10.51621/aws.1441452.
JAMA
1.Akyel Göven B. A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions. Advances in Women’s Studies. 2024;6:28–37.
MLA
Akyel Göven, Betül. “A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use Among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions”. Advances in Women’s Studies, vol. 6, no. 1, June 2024, pp. 28-37, doi:10.51621/aws.1441452.
Vancouver
1.Betül Akyel Göven. A Framework for Understanding the Alcohol and Substance Use among Girl Adolescents: Risks and Interventions. Advances in Women’s Studies. 2024 Jun. 1;6(1):28-37. doi:10.51621/aws.1441452
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