Adolescents´ knowledge of the harm of alcohol consumption

Alkohol predstavlja značajan društveni izazov među mladima i njegova konzumacija može imati ozbiljne posljedice na njihovo zdravlje i životne puteve. Cilj ovog istraživanja je ispitati znanje adolescenata iz urbane i ruralne sredine o štetnosti konzumacije alkohola, identificirati moguće razlike između navedene dvije skupine te postoji li razlika u znanju u odnosu na starosnu dob, razinu obrazovanja i spol. Ovo istraživanje je analiziralo znanje adolescenata o štetnosti konzumacije alkohola. Ispitano je 90 adolescenata u dobi od 18 do 22 godine, a rezultati su pružili dublji uvid u njihovu svijest o posljedicama alkoholne konzumacije. Većina sudionika prepoznaje ozbiljne rizike vezane uz alkohol, uključujući oštećenje jetre, povećanu vjerojatnost ovisnosti te negativan utjecaj na mentalno zdravlje i akademski uspjeh. Također, adolescenti su svjesni povezanosti alkohola s opasnim ponašanjem poput vožnje pod utjecajem alkohola. Međutim, postoji raznolikost mišljenja o nekim aspektima kao što su utjecaj miješanja alkohola s bezalkoholnim pićem ili sposobnost alkohola da pomaže u prevladavanju stresa. Iako postoje razlike u percepcijama, ovo istraživanje ukazuje na važnost edukacije adolescenata o rizicima alkoholne konzumacije kako bi se promovirala odgovorna uporaba alkohola među mladima.Alcohol represents a significant social challenge among young people, and its consumption can have serious consequences for their health and life paths. The aim of this research is to examine the knowledge of adolescents from urban and rural areas about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, to identify possible differences between the two groups and whether there is a difference in knowledge in relation to age, level of education and gender. This study analyzed adolescents' knowledge of the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. A total of 90 adolescents aged 18 to 22 were surveyed, and the results provided deeper insights into their awareness of the consequences of alcohol consumption. The majority of participants recognized the serious risks associated with alcohol, including liver damage, an increased likelihood of addiction, and negative effects on mental health and academic performance. Additionally, adolescents were aware of the connection between alcohol and dangerous behaviors such as drunk driving. However, there is a diversity of opinions on certain aspects, such as the impact of mixing alcohol with non-alcoholic beverages or alcohol's ability to help cope with stress. While there are differences in perceptions, this research highlights the importance of educating adolescents about the risks of alcohol consumption to promote responsible alcohol use among young people