THEORIES OF ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

Authors

  • CJ Brandt University of Pretoria
  • CSL Delport University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/41-2-1017

Keywords:

subtance use and abuse, youth substance

Abstract

This article reviews nine different theories regarding adolescent subtance use and abuse.  Amongst these theories the following are emphasised: (a) substance specific cognitives (b)social learning processes, (c) commitment to conventional values and (d) intra-personal processes. Some similarities and differences among these theories as well as the conceptualboundaries of each theory are addressed. In order to integrate these theories and to explain the etiology of youth substance use and abuse, a framework or model is presented to the reader.

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Author Biographies

CJ Brandt, University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

CSL Delport, University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Published

2005-04-25

How to Cite

Brandt, C. ., & Delport, C. . (2005). THEORIES OF ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 41(2), 163–176. https://doi.org/10.15270/41-2-1017

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Articles

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