Citation

Schaefer BP, Petkovsek MA. Crim. Justice Stud. Crit. J. Crime Law Soc. 2017; 30(4): 365-380.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1478601X.2017.1325365

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Over 15% of adolescents in the US have used opioids or stimulants in the past year without a prescription. Research suggests that sports participation is a predictor of adolescent illicit opioid and stimulant use; however, these studies are atheoretical. This study fills this gap by using a national sample to use social learning theory and self-control theory, to examine adolescent use of nonmedical opioids and stimulants. The study also examines the relationship between sports participation and drug use.

FINDINGS indicate social learning and low self-control predicts adolescent use of stimulants and opioids; however, sports participation was not significant. The manuscript concludes by discussing the finding's implications.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescents; Prescription drugs; self-control theory; social learning theory; sports participation