How Do Israeli Adolescents of Four Religious Obtain Alcoholic Beverages and When?

Abstract

This article describes preferred places of drinking and ways of obtaining alcohol beverages by 1,480 jewish, Moslem, Christian and Druze adolescent drinkers from 29 schools in 13 locations in the north of Israel in winter 1994. The pub is the primary source of alcohol for Jewish adolescents, whereas the home is the main alcohol source for non-Jewish teenagers. Most Jew and Druze teenagers obtain alcohol by themselves. Most Moslems get their drinks from same-age friends. Most Christians get alcohol from their parents. This article presents gender and grade differences, sa well as cultural-oriented suggestions for preventive initiatives.