Trajectories of adolescent alcohol and cannabis use into young adulthood

George C Patton, Carolyn Coffey, Michael T Lynskey, Sophie Reid, Sheryl Hemphill, John B Carlin, Wayne Hall

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Abstract

Both alcohol and cannabis use carry health risks. Both are commonly initiated in adolescence. To date little research has described trajectories of adolescent cannabis or alcohol use or compared their respective consequences in young adulthood.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)607-15
Number of pages9
JournalAddiction
Volume102
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2007

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse
  • Victoria

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