Exploring racial/ethnic differences in substance use: a preliminary theory-based investigation with juvenile justice-involved youth

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Racial/ethnic differences in representation, substance use, and its correlates may be linked to differential long-term health outcomes for justice-involved youth. Determining the nature of these differences is critical to informing more efficacious health prevention and intervention efforts. In this study, we employed a theory-based approach to evaluate the nature of these potential differences....

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
• Share to Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes