Social Network Feedback and Drinking Outcomes among Emerging Adult Risky Drinkers Living in Urban Communities

Conclusions/Importance: Social network feedback had both risk and protective associations with drinking practices and problems among emerging adults, with discouragement to drink by friends appearing to serve a protective function. The findings suggest the utility of interventions delivered through social networks that amplify the natural protective function of friend discouragement of drinking, in addition to addressing established risks associated with peers.PMID:34429032 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2021.1963985

Source: Substance Use and Misuse - August 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: JeeWon Cheong Katie Lindstrom Susan D Chandler Joseph P Bacon Jalie A Tucker Source Type: research