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Francis, Shelley A. – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2011
Risk-taking behavior plays a significant role in the lives of adolescents. Adolescents engaging in risk behaviors such as substance use and risky sexual activity are at increased risk for contracting STDs, unplanned pregnancy, and other health problems. Consequently, children of substance abusers are at even greater risk for engaging in…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Substance Abuse, Pregnancy, Adolescents