PRIMARY STUDY

Adolescent Sibling Associations among Alcohol, Cannabis, and Sexual Risk Behavior: A Test of Interdependence

Key Findings:  Among adolescents with substance use, siblings appear to have an influence on one another's risk-taking behaviors, including alcohol use, cannabis use, and sexual risk behavior.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  99

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Thomas SA, et al. Adolescent Sibling Associations among Alcohol, Cannabis, and Sexual Risk Behavior: A Test of Interdependence. Subst Use Misuse. 2022; 57:1572-1580. doi: 10.1080/10826084.2022.2096238

Authors:  Thomas SA, Micalizzi L, Meisel SN, Price D, Spirito A