Citation
Broman, C. L. (2009). The longitudinal impact of adolescent drug use on socioeconomic outcomes in young adulthood.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. vol. 18 (2) pp. 131-143
Abstract
This study investigates how drug use in adolescence contributes to socioeconomic outcomes in young adulthood. Several studies have investigated whether drug problems alter the life course in ways that are detrimental to young adult achievement, but findings are inconsistent. We use data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to investigate this issue. Results show that drug use in adolescence is significantly related to achievement outcomes by young adulthood, though not always in ways that might be predicted. Specifically, where significant, alcohol use is associated with greater socioeconomic achievement by young adulthood, whereas illegal drugs are associated with decreased socioeconomic achievement. Tests of potential mediators largely did not change this relationship. Implications of the results are discussed.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F10678280902724002Reference Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse
Author(s)
Broman, C. L.
Year Published
2009
Volume Number
18
Issue Number
2
Pages
131-143
ISSN/ISBN
1067-828X
DOI
10.1080/10678280902724002
Reference ID
1073
