What is it about?
This study examines how individual, family, and peer factors influence substance use in adolescents who are at risk due to victimization or family violence. It specifically investigates whether ADHD increases susceptibility to risk factors like deviant peer affiliation, parental knowledge, and externalizing behaviors. The research uses a large, diverse sample of adolescents to explore patterns of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit substance use over time.
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Why is it important?
Substance use in adolescence is a critical public health concern, especially for youth facing adversity. This study highlights how ADHD interacts with peer and family influences to shape substance use risk. By identifying protective factors, such as parental knowledge, the research offers valuable insights into how families and communities can better support at-risk youth.
Perspectives
This work underscores the complex interplay of ADHD, victimization, and social influences on adolescent substance use. By focusing on modifiable factors like parenting practices and peer relationships, we aim to guide prevention efforts tailored to the needs of vulnerable youth. We hope this research inspires comprehensive strategies that prioritize family and community-based interventions to reduce substance use risks in adolescents.
Dr. Alejandro L. Vázquez
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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This page is a summary of: Risk for substance use among adolescents at-risk for childhood victimization: The moderating role of ADHD., Child Abuse & Neglect, April 2021, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.104977.
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