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Peer reviewedCavaiola, Alan A.; Lavender, Neil – Adolescence, 1999
Study explores distinctions between chemically dependent suicide attempters, chemically dependent nonsuicidal adolescents, and high school students with no history of chemical dependency (N=250). Results reveal that there were significant differences between the chemically dependent groups. It was also found that the majority of suicidal gestures…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Addiction, High School Students, High Schools
Peer reviewedPela, Ona A. – Adolescence, 1984
Reviews the literature on drug abuse in Nigeria, extracting some of the psychosocial variables involved. Family problems, social factors, and medical practices are discussed. Psychosocial variables implicated are not different from those observed in other cultures. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Addiction, Family Problems, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedVaughn, Courtney; Long, Wesley – Adolescence, 1999
Investigates the uniqueness and complexity of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse recovery, particularly the early years and events catalyzing the surrender process. Offers individual interviews of seven adolescents who surrendered their alcohol and drug addictions and constructed sober identities through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. (GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
