Researchers
- Professor George Patton
- Professor John Toumbourou
- Dr Sophie Reid
- Mr Phil Greenwood
- Ms Carolyn Coffey
Summary
In conjunction with the Centre for Adolescent Health, the National Drug Research Institute and the Social Development Research Group (Seattle, USA), the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute undertook a critical analysis of four existing data sets focused on adolescent and young adult alcohol use and abuse: the Victorian Adolescent Health Cohort Study; the Gatehouse Project; the Victorian Adolescent Health and Well-being Survey; and the International Youth Development Study.
This research addresses key questions around the development of alcohol problems, their prevention, clinical practice and policy in relation to youth.
Outcomes
The findings of this analysis advanced the understanding of collaborating partners in the following areas: the profile of drinking in young Australians; the factors that predispose young Australians to heavy drinking; and the consequences of heavy drinking in young adulthood.
