Citation

Bermea AM, Lardier DT, van Eeden-Moorefield B, Garcia-Reid P, Reid RJ. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-18.

Affiliation

Montclair State University , Montclair , New Jersey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332640.2018.1489749

PMID

30102124

Abstract

A third of Hispanic youth live below the poverty line, making them vulnerable for exposure to gangs, substances, and violence, all of which have been associated with substance use. The aim of the present study was to test the link between these variables, using a multiple mediation model.

RESULTS suggest that the relationship between gang exposure and adolescent substance use was mediated by both access to substances and exposure to violence.

FINDINGS provide insight into how gang exposure impacts outcomes for low-income youth. Implications for prevention and policy are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent alcohol use; adolescent drug use; culturally responsive prevention; gangs; violence exposure