National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse IX: Teen Dating Practices and Sexual Activity

Author: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) Publisher: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) Publication: Document Date:                  August 2004 Category: Crime And Violence > Substance Abuse Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Adolescence/Youth > Dating Adolescence/Youth > High School Adolescence/Youth > Peer Relations Sexuality > Pornography Sexuality > Sexual Attitudes   This report discusses the ninth National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse. It describes the relationship between teen dating practices and substance use. Its findings suggest that there is a strong link between teen dating behaviour and sexual activity, as well as the use of cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link