Problematic Use of Video Games and Substance Abuse in Early Adolescence: A Cross-sectional Study.

The article presents a cross-sectional study on the connection between substance abuse and what the authors refer to as the problematic use of video games (PUVG) by children and adolescents in Padua, Italy during the 2014-2015 school year. According to the article, lifetime drunkenness, combined energy drink and alcohol consumption, and disrespect for rules increased the odds of students engaging in PUVG. Competitive sports participation and the consumption of fruits and vegetables are assessed.