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Studies from Texas Technical University Have Provided New Data on Adolescent Substance Abuse (Estimating the Prevalence and Frequency of Adolescent Substance Use Using Zero-inflated Models and Variables Associated With Social Learning, Social...).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 724 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted by Texas Technical University examined the prevalence and frequency of substance use among adolescents using zero-inflated regression models. The study found that variables derived from social learning theory and the opportunity perspective had a significant impact on substance use. However, the findings also suggested that these explanations may not apply to street drug use and prescription drug misuse. The researchers concluded that peer-based prevention and intervention programs may be effective for alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use, but may not be as beneficial for less commonly used substances. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/09, p724
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:179329432
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