Risk Factors for Substance Use Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness.
J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse
; 27(5-6): 288-296, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Youth experiencing homelessness are at high risk for frequent substance use. This study examines individual, interpersonal, and contextual factors associated with substance use among such youth, age 13-24.METHODS:
Data were collected through computer-assisted structured interviews with participants (N=474) recruited at service agencies in Los Angeles.RESULTS:
Youth had experienced over two years of homelessness on average. Almost a third used substances frequently; significant risk factors included delinquency, sensation seeking, and ongoing homelessness. Time spent in clubs and organizations was protective.CONCLUSIONS:
Providing housing and services to curb delinquency may help protect youth from becoming frequent substance users.
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