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SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY AND NONMEDICAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Pages 299-316 | Published online: 17 Apr 2008

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Gemma T. Wallace, David B. Buller, Sherry Pagoto, Julia Berteletti, Katie E. Baker, Stephanie Mathis & Kimberly L. Henry. (2023) Nonmedical prescription drug use among female adolescents: the relative influence of maternal factors, social norms, and perceptions of risk and availability. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy 30:3, pages 334-343.
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Shelby A. Stewart, Amy L. Copeland & Katie E. Cherry. (2023) Risk Factors for Substance Use across the Lifespan. The Journal of Genetic Psychology 184:2, pages 145-162.
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Chad L. Smith, Hassan Tajalli, Nathan W. Pino & William De Soto. (2022) Non-Medical Prescription Drug Use among Latino College Students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Journal of Latinos and Education 21:2, pages 166-180.
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Bryan Lee Miller, C. Cory Lowe, Markus Kaakinen, Iina Savolainen, Anu Sirola, John Stogner, Noora Ellonen & Atte Oksanen. (2021) Online Peers and Offline Highs: An Examination of Online Peer Groups, Social Media Homophily, and Substance Use. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 53:4, pages 345-354.
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Ugur Orak, Muhammed Yildiz, Ozgur Solakoglu, Ramazan Aydogdu & Cihan Aydiner. (2020) The Utility of Social Learning Theory in Explaining Cigarette Use in a Military Setting. Substance Use & Misuse 55:5, pages 787-795.
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Stacey A. Engster, Brooke S. G. Molina & Debra L. Bogen. (2020) Adolescent and Parent Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Harm of Household Controlled Medications. Substance Use & Misuse 55:5, pages 734-742.
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Nathan E. Kruis, Chunghyeon Seo & Bitna Kim. (2020) Revisiting the Empirical Status of Social Learning Theory on Substance Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Substance Use & Misuse 55:4, pages 666-683.
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Brian P. Schaefer & Melissa A. Petkovsek. (2017) Adolescent use of opioids and stimulants: testing the influence of peers, self-control, and sports participation. Criminal Justice Studies 30:4, pages 365-380.
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Kenneth S. León & Daniel E. Martínez. (2017) To Study, to Party, or Both? Assessing Risk Factors for Non-Prescribed Stimulant Use among Middle and High School Students. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 49:1, pages 22-30.
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Lauren B. Norman & Jason A. Ford. (2015) Adolescent Ecstasy Use: A Test of Social Bonds and Social Learning Theory. Deviant Behavior 36:7, pages 527-538.
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Jason A. Ford, Amy Reckdenwald & Briana Marquardt. (2014) Prescription Drug Misuse and Gender. Substance Use & Misuse 49:7, pages 842-851.
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Cindy Brooks Dollar & Bradley Ray. (2013) Adult Nonmedical Prescription Drug Use: An Examination of Bond Theory. Deviant Behavior 34:11, pages 932-949.
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Joshua Murray, Arnout van de Rijt & John M. Shandra. (2013) Why They Juice: The Role of Social Forces in Performance Enhancing Drug Use by Professional Athletes. Sociological Focus 46:4, pages 281-294.
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Jason A. Ford & Christina Lacerenza. (2011) The Relationship Between Source of Diversion and Prescription Drug Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence. Substance Use & Misuse 46:6, pages 819-827.
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Robert L. Peralta & Jennifer L. Steele. (2010) Nonmedical Prescription Drug Use Among US College Students at a Midwest University: A Partial Test of Social Learning Theory. Substance Use & Misuse 45:6, pages 865-887.
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