Impact of Peer Substance Use on Middle School Performance in Washington

Author: Dr. Richard N. Brandon, Hoai Tran, Michael Bence, Incho Lee Publisher: Human Services Policy Center Publication: Document Date:                  September 12, 2000 Category: Adolescence/Youth > Peer Relations Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Education > Academic Performance/Achievement   This paper discusses the effects of peer substance use on students' academic achievement. The research indicates that peer group substance use is strongly associated with higher rates of adolescent substance use and poorer educational performance. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link