Investigation of Substance Use, Substance-Related Factors and Delinquency in a Nation-Wide Referred Children Sample

Abstract

ObjectiveExamine the relationship between sociodemographic and forensic characteristics and alcohol and smoking rates, substance use and delinquency profiles in children.MethodsOne hundred and five children dragged into crime were evaluated via unstructured interviews and data form.ResultsSubstance use was found significantly higher in children which have family history of substance use. Suicidal attempts were significantly higher in children with history of substance use. Recidivism rates was found significantly higher in children with alcohol or substance use.ConclusionChildren dragged into crime are more vulnerable to use substances and more prone to their negative impacts.