The relationship between physical and sexual abuse and tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use among youths in a juvenile detention center
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1988
Abstract
The relationships between child physical and sexual abuse and tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use are little understood and underinvestigated. Data gathered from a study of youths in a regional detention center permitted an examination of this issue. The results indicate that the youths' physical and sexual abuse experiences are significantly and positively related to their use of illicit drugs. The implications of these findings for further research are drawn. © 1988 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
Identifier
84907116834 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Substance Use and Misuse
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.3109/10826088809039203
ISSN
10826084
PubMed ID
3384507
First Page
351
Last Page
378
Issue
4
Volume
23
Recommended Citation
Dembo, Richard; Dertke, Max; Borders, Scott; Washburn, Mark; and Schmeidler, James, "The relationship between physical and sexual abuse and tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use among youths in a juvenile detention center" (1988). Faculty Publications. 20926.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/20926
