/ Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Vol. 66, No. 6, Nov. 2005,pp. 766-775
E. Cunningham, Elizabeth J. D'Amico, Phyllis L.Ellickson, Rebecca L. Collins, et al.
"This study explores three avenues in early young adulthoodthrough which adolescent problems may be linked to later substance useproblems: problematic substance use, failure to assume adult roles andresponsibilities, and exposure to pro-drug social influences. Findingshighlight the importance of early young adult drinking andsubstance-using peers in continuing patterns of heavy substance usedeveloped during adolescence and also underscore the long-term impact ofpoor mental health during adolescence on substance use problems in lateyoung adulthood. " [Sub Required]
