Gender Differences in Risk Factors for Adolescent Binge Drinking and Implications for Intervention and Prevention

Alcohol use, particularly binge drinking, is a major public health concern among adolescents. Recent national data show that the gender gap in alcohol use is lessening, and binge drinking among girls is rising. Considering the increase in binge drinking among adolescent girls, as well as females’ increased risk of experiencing more severe biopsychosocial negative effects and consequences from binge drinking, the current review sought to examine...