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Review
. 2013:2013:579310.
doi: 10.1155/2013/579310. Epub 2013 Mar 20.

Familial, social, and individual factors contributing to risk for adolescent substance use

Mackenzie Whitesell  1 , Annette Bachand  1 , Jennifer Peel  1 , Mark Brown  2
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Review

Familial, social, and individual factors contributing to risk for adolescent substance use

Mackenzie Whitesell et al. J Addict. 2013.

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.

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