Parental Role in Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention

Journal Title: Journal of Addiction Therapy and Research - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: There is a huge gap in the U.S. health care system when it comes to the prevention of substance abuse and addiction, specifically involving adolescents. It has been determined through literature review that parents in Utah are not informed about/knowledgeable of/aware of the current usage of alcohol/drugs in the adolescent population in this area or the inherent risks involved with consumption/use/misuse/abuse/addiction.

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Shelby Miller

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  • EP ID EP560433
  • DOI 10.29328/journal.jatr.1001006
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Shelby Miller (2018). Parental Role in Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention. Journal of Addiction Therapy and Research, 2(1), 6-9. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-560433