The longitudinal association between substance use and delinquency among high-risk youth

D’Amico, Elizabeth J.; Edelen, Maria Orlando; Miles, Jeremy N. V.; Morral, Andrew R.

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.09.006

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“…In the same vein, Siegel and Welsh (2008), in a review of research findings, suggested that an association between psychoactive substance use and delinquency may be impelled by economic necessities and heightened risk-taking occasioned by drug use. While research has been unable to convincingly demonstrate causality between crime and substance use, existing findings suggest that they have a reciprocal relationship (D'amico, Edelen, Miles, & Morral, 2008).…”

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Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young Offenders in a Nigerian Correctional Facility: A Comparative Analysis

Ogunwale

Ogunlesi

Akinhanmi

2012

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

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Few studies in Nigeria have specifically examined psychoactive substance use among young offenders. Using the Modified World Health Organization (WHO) Student Drug Use Questionnaire, 54 borstal inmates (a secure correctional facility for juveniles) and 104 secondary school students were compared across several drug use variables. Alcohol was the most prevalent substance used in the lifetime among the borstal inmates and they used it significantly more than the students (66.7% vs. 47.1%, p = 0.03). The difference in alcohol use, however, was no longer significant when age and dysfunctional family background were taken into account in a regression model. Cannabis was the second most commonly used substance among the borstal group and its lifetime prevalence rate was significantly higher among them compared with the students (48.1% vs. 0.0%, p < 0.0001). The one-year prevalence rate of cannabis use was significantly different between the two groups (p < 0.0001). Lifetime tobacco use was also significantly higher among them. Lifetime psychoactive substance use is a significant problem among the borstal inmates in this study with associated psychological and legal implications. There is need to develop government policy directed at adequate screening, assessment and intervention for substance use disorders among borstal populations.

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Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young Offenders in a Nigerian Correctional Facility: A Comparative Analysis

Ogunwale

Ogunlesi

Akinhanmi

2012

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

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“…According to the paucity in the literature, Samoans are frequently labeled as gang members (Chesney-Lind, Rockhill, Marker, & Reyes, 1994) or involved in gangs (Hingano, 2001), overrepresented in arrests related to substance use and abuse (Gao & Perrone, 2005) and continues to have a high rate of school dropout (Franco, 1991;Saka, 2006). The literature on delinquency suggests that the presence of the mentioned factors (D'Amico, Edelen, Miles, & Morral, 2008;Santman, Myner, Cappelletty, & Perlmutter, 1997) contribute to delinquency among adolescents thus placing Samoan adolescents at a high risk for involvement in delinquent activities.…”

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Conceptualizing Delinquency Among Samoan Adolescents: An Integrative Model

Godinet

Vakalahi

2009

Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice

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Information about various ethnic groups, particularly Samoans, that evince high rates of juvenile crimes is surprisingly sparse. The existing information regarding delinquency suggests that Samoan adolescents appear in disproportionate numbers in the justice system and other social systems in the United States. Current research on delinquency tends to incorporate 2 or more theories as a way to account for varying influences on delinquency. An analysis of the literature on social problems confronting Samoan adolescents, theories of delinquency, and studies on delinquency in communities of color is provided. As such, an integrative theoretical model attempting to explain delinquency with Samoan adolescents is proposed.

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“…Marijuana use can negatively impact short-and long-term developmental and psychosocial functioning among adolescent users (Lisdahl et al 2014;Mahmood et al 2010;Newcomb and Bentler 1988). Additionally its use can place adolescents at greater risk for victimization (Eaton et al 2007;Lauritsen, Laub, and Sampson 1992) and delinquency (D'Amico et al 2008;Ford 2005;White 1991) particularly if they are living in inner-city neighborhoods plagued by poverty, violence, and open-air drug markets. Several studies conclude that there is a relationship between adolescents' perceptions of social disorganization in their neighborhoods and self-reported drug use (Lambert et al 2004;Winstanley et al 2008).…”

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‘If drugs does that to you, then I don't want it.’ Resiliency among non-marijuana using adolescents

Gilliard‐Matthews

Stevens

Medina

2016

Journal of Youth Studies

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The current study utilizes an asset-based approach to examine inner-city African-American and Latino adolescent non-marijuana use. Interview findings suggest that the common theme in adolescent narratives is why they avoid marijuana use. Specifically, adolescents formulate several reasons situated in their perceptions of self, peers, and parents to avoid marijuana use. Drawing on resiliency theory and to broaden our scope of inquiry, we utilize these findings to further delve into the relationship between perceptions of self, peer communication, parental monitoring, and marijuana use avoidance utilizing survey data analysis. Findings can be used to leverage prevention programs with this population. ARTICLE HISTORY

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The longitudinal association between substance use and delinquency among high-risk youth

Cited by 130 publications

References 36 publications

Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young Offenders in a Nigerian Correctional Facility: A Comparative Analysis

Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young Offenders in a Nigerian Correctional Facility: A Comparative Analysis

Conceptualizing Delinquency Among Samoan Adolescents: An Integrative Model

‘If drugs does that to you, then I don't want it.’ Resiliency among non-marijuana using adolescents

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