Research Notes on Teen Self-Esteem and Substance Abuse Problems
Risk factors for substance abuse in teens include poor self-esteem. A study shows that children with low self-esteem are more likely to use drugs and develop dependence, rather than children who have high self esteem. Early detection of low self-esteem in children is of valuable help in preventing alcohol and drug abuse.
Top Resources on Teen Self-Esteem and Substance Abuse Problems
- HealthAtoZ: Teen Substance Abuse Risk Factors
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Teens: Alcohol And Other Drugs
- Mental Health America: Factsheet: Depression in Teens
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- EurekAlert: Sociologists Find Low Self-Esteem at 11 Predicts Drug Dependency at 20
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- Contributor: Mia Tagala
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- Last update: Jul. 31, 2008
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