Citation

Lisha NE, Sussman S. Addict. Behav. 2010; 35(5): 399-407.

Affiliation

Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, United States; Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, United States.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.12.032

PMID

20100638

PMCID

PMC3134407

Abstract

This study provides an exhaustive review of 34 peer-reviewed quantitative data-based studies completed on high school and college sports involvement and drug use. The studies reviewed suggest that participation in sport is related to higher levels of alcohol consumption, but lower levels of both cigarette smoking and illegal drug use. Additional research is needed in this domain to further elucidate the relationship between these variables.

Language: en