Alcohol and Energy Drink Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Insights from the ALIMA Study
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by increased susceptibility to engaging in risky health behaviors, including the use of alcohol, energy drinks (EDs), and tobacco products. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of 1249 individuals aged 10–24 years was analyzed, stratified into two age groups (16 years). The study sample comprised volunteers living in Rome, Italy, who were recruited for the ALIMA (ALImentazione Multiculturale negli Adolescenti) study. Categorical variables were analysed using the Pearson chi-square test and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Alcohol consumption was higher among participants aged ≥16 years (62.2%) than among those age
Fields of Study & Subjects
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Coffee research and impacts
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nutrients
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 14
- Pages
- 2323–2323
- Publication date
- 16 July 2026
- Language
- EN