Adolescent use of opioids and stimulants: testing the influence of peers, self-control, and sports participation

Over 15% of adolescents in the US have used opioids or stimulants in the past year without a prescription. Research suggests that sports participation is a predictor of adolescent illicit opioid and stimulant use; however, these studies are atheoretical. This study fills this gap by using a national...

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Authors: Schaefer, Brian P. (Author) ; Petkovsek, Melissa A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: Criminal justice studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 30, Issue: 4, Pages: 365-380
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Prescription Drugs
Adolescents
Self-control theory
Social Learning Theory
Sports participation
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Summary:Over 15% of adolescents in the US have used opioids or stimulants in the past year without a prescription. Research suggests that sports participation is a predictor of adolescent illicit opioid and stimulant use; however, these studies are atheoretical. This study fills this gap by using a national sample to use social learning theory and self-control theory, to examine adolescent use of nonmedical opioids and stimulants. The study also examines the relationship between sports participation and drug use. Findings indicate social learning and low self-control predicts adolescent use of stimulants and opioids; however, sports participation was not significant. The manuscript concludes by discussing the finding’s implications.
ISSN:1478-6028
DOI:10.1080/1478601X.2017.1325365