Davis L, Shlafer RJ. Substance Use among Youth with Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Parents.
SMITH COLLEGE STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK 2017;
87:43-58. [PMID:
29170570 PMCID:
PMC5695888 DOI:
10.1080/00377317.2017.1246797]
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Abstract
Parental incarceration impacts millions of children in the U.S. and has important consequences for youths' adjustment. Children of incarcerated parents are at risk for a host of negative psychosocial outcomes, including substance abuse problems. Using data from a statewide survey of youth behavior, the effect of both present and past parental incarceration on youths' report of their substance use behaviors was examined. Both present and past parental incarceration was significantly associated with use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drugs, as well as substance abuse and dependence. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
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