Testing the effects of peer socialization versus selection on alcohol and marijuana use among treated adolescents

Subst Use Misuse. 2014 Feb;49(3):234-42. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2013.824479. Epub 2013 Aug 21.

Abstract

This study examined the relative influence of peer socialization and selection on alcohol and marijuana use among 106 adolescents who received a brief intervention. Adolescents were recruited between 2003 and 2007 and followed for 12 months as part of a SAMHSA-funded study. Cross-lagged panel models using four assessment points examined the longitudinal relationship between adolescent substance use and peer substance involvement separately for alcohol and marijuana. Consistent with community studies, there was evidence of both peer socialization and peer selection for alcohol use, and only evidence of peer selection for marijuana use. Implications for research and intervention are discussed.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology*
  • Alcoholism / psychology*
  • Alcoholism / therapy*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse / psychology*
  • Marijuana Abuse / therapy*
  • Peer Group*
  • Psychotherapy, Brief
  • Social Identification*
  • Socialization*
  • Young Adult