Examined male transition-marking behaviors from adolescence into adulthood at first intercourse. Findings from 80 adolescent males revealed that alcohol use at first intercourse was unrelated to use of contraceptives at that time but was inversely related to whether first intercourse was planned. Planning was positively related to contraceptive…

Uses a self-report instrument to examine the relationship of family structure to adolescent drug use and peer-related factors. Finds significant differences in drug use variables, with adolescents from intact families reporting less frequent drug use, fewer drug-using friends, and more perceptions of peer disapproval of drug use. (GCP)

Compared adolescents (N=32) in a chemical dependency program with a control group of high school seniors (N=60). Results indicated a higher percentage of the treatment group came from one-parent families with lower socioeconomic status. These two factors may be important precipitations of drug abuse among adolescents. (RC)