Individual risk factors for adolescent substance use

Identification of risk factors that influence initiation and escalation of drug use in the adolescent population is the approach which has gained currency. The wide array of risk factors involved can be condensed into three main domains: constitutional predisposition, environmental factors (family a...

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Published inDrug and alcohol dependence Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 209 - 224
Main Author Swadi, Harith
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.07.1999
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Family
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Life Change Events
Peer Group
Risk Factors
Social Environment
Substance abuse
Substance use
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders - etiology
Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Young people
Substance use
Risk factors
Adolescent
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Summary:Identification of risk factors that influence initiation and escalation of drug use in the adolescent population is the approach which has gained currency. The wide array of risk factors involved can be condensed into three main domains: constitutional predisposition, environmental factors (family and peers) and life events. This has been complemented by a surging interest in protective factors. Recent research evidence has been helpful in defining the direction and strategy of prevention efforts. A definite trend has emerged in that family influences are being increasingly targeted. The rationale for this shift seems to come from the observation that home environment, family relationships and parenting styles are almost always involved as risk factors, mediators or as protective factors.
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ISSN:0376-8716
1879-0046
DOI:10.1016/S0376-8716(99)00017-4