National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse VIII: Teens and Parents

Author: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Publisher: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Publication: Document Date:                  August 01, 2003 Category: Family, Religion and Culture > Church Attendance Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Adolescence/Youth > High School Adolescence/Youth > Peer Relations Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Family, Religion and Culture > Religion Affiliation   This document discusses teens' and parents' attitudes on substance abuse, and outlines some factors that affect a teen's level of risk for substance misuse.  It also discusses the availability of drugs in schools, and assesses teenagers' understanding of the dangers posed by drugs.  The surveys used for this study are provided in the appendices. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link