@article{ref1,
title="Outlet Density as a Predictor of Alcohol Use in Early Adolescence",
journal="Substance use and misuse",
year="2011",
author="Shamblen, Stephen R. and Harris, Melissa S. and Ringwalt, Christopher L. and Flewelling, Robert L. and Clark, Heddy K. and Hanley, Sean M.",
volume="46",
number="8",
pages="1049-1059",
abstract="Introduction: Recent national youth surveys suggest that alcohol availability plays a role in determining use. One measure of availability receiving recent attention is outlet density; however, few studies have examined the effects of outlet density in younger populations. Methods: Data were collected from a national sample of the United States (N = 5,903) followed between 6th and 8th grades, as part of a study funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Measures of outlet density were also acquired. Results: Students in high off-site density communities increased their alcohol use; however, students attending schools in low outlet density communities had higher initial levels of alcohol use that remained relatively stable. Discussion: The implications and limitations of these findings are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1082-6084",
doi="10.3109/10826084.2011.552933",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.552933"
}