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Kirby, Tristan; Barry, Adam E. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: The Gateway Drug Theory suggests that licit drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, serve as a "gateway" toward the use of other, illicit drugs. However, there remains some discrepancy regarding which drug--alcohol, tobacco, or even marijuana--serves as the initial "gateway" drug subsequently leading to the use of…
Descriptors: Grade 12, High School Seniors, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking