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Study Links Antisocial Teens to Higher Substance Abuse

3/31/2025

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A Swedish study of 3,817 teens aged 15 to 17 uncovered a striking connection: adolescents exhibiting antisocial behaviors were significantly more prone to drug and alcohol use. Conversely, those displaying prosocial behaviors tended to steer clear of substances. This research underscores the critical role social behaviors play in shaping substance use patterns, even amid potential biases in self-reporting.

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A Swedish study of 3,817 teens aged 15 to 17 uncovered a striking connection: adolescents exhibiting antisocial behaviors were significantly more prone to drug and alcohol use. Conversely, those displaying prosocial behaviors tended to steer clear of substances. This research underscores the critical role social behaviors play in shaping substance use patterns, even amid potential biases in self-reporting.