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Halebsky, Mark A. – Adolescence, 1987
Researched the effects of peer and parent drug usage on substance abuse by the adolescent. Found parent usage correlated with increased adolescent usage, as did parental attitude toward illicit substance use. Supports Kandel's theory of stages of substance use. Shows adolescent substance usage is learned, in part, by modeling and imitation.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Developmental Stages, Drug Abuse