The relationship between early age of onset of initial substance use and engaging in multiple health risk behaviors among young adolescents.

RH, DuRant; JA, Smith; SR, Kreiter; DP, Krowchuk

doi:10.1001/archpedi.153.3.286

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The relationship between early age of onset of initial substance use and engaging in multiple health risk behaviors among young adolescents.

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Authors:

DuRant RH

Smith JA

Kreiter SR

Abstract

Background Previous research based on problem-behavior theory has found that early age of onset of substance use is associated with engaging in multiple health risk behaviors among high school students. It is unknown whether these relationships begin during early adolescence.Objective To examine the...

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