Familial, Social, and Individual Factors Contributing to Risk for Adolescent Substance Use. (20th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whitesell, Mackenzie; Bachand, Annette; Peel, Jennifer; Brown, Mark
• Other Names: Swahn Monica H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of addiction. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-20
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Compulsive behavior -- Periodicals; 362.2905
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/579310
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-7834

Abstract

Abstract : Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal high numbers of adolescent substance use in the United States. Substance use among adolescents can lead to increased risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections, vehicular fatalities, juvenile delinquency, and other problems associated with physical and mental health. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to involvement in substance use due to the underdeveloped state of the adolescent brain, which can lead to reduced decision-making ability and increased long-term effects of drugs and alcohol. Understanding the causes of adolescent substance use is vital for successful prevention and intervention programs.