Patterns of Mean Age at Drug Use Initiation Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults, 2004-2017
Karl C. Alcover, Christopher L. Thompson
Abstract
This study examines the mean age at drug use initiation of US individuals aged 12 to 21 years old, per self-reported data from a nationally representative sample.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDemographyYoung adultGerontologyPediatricsSociologySubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development