NCJ Number
114309
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 23 Issue: 91 Dated: (Fall 1988) Pages: 593-598
Date Published
1988
Length
6 pages
Annotation
As part of a large survey of addictive behavior in high school students, a group of 43 girls and 34 boys was identified who denied any use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.
Abstract
These apparently invulnerable adolescents were compared to the rest of the 'user' sample on the remaining items of the questionnaire. The invulnerable students reported generally better physical and mental health and academic achievement. They also indicated a significantly lower rate of similar problems in their parents. (Author abstract)