The Influence of Health Strain on the Initiation and Frequency of Substance Use in a National Sample of Adolescents

摘要: Using Agnew's general strain theory (GST) as a theoretical framework, we make an argument that health problems are sources of influence substance use. Health strain's on the initiation and frequency use is then empirically investigated using two waves data from National Longitudinal Study Adolescent (Add Health). Results logistic zero inflated negative binomial (ZINB) regression models show related strains affect marijuana, cocaine, other drug use, but were inconsistently associated with these substances. Adolescents more frequent minor experience greater levels may choose to cope this through abusing both licit illicit In some instances mediates effects limitations future directions for research discussed.