[Drug and alcohol abuse in children and adolescents--attempt at determining the current status. 1: Epidemiology and causes].

The problem due to alcoholism in adolescents are shown with regard to epidemiology, genetics, transcultural aspects, and the influences of the family and the group of peers. The main aim in this connection is the trial and endeavor to moderate and to cultivate alcohol drinking as an ingredient of our social-cultural life. This is an obligation for the whole society.