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The study aims to explore the role of familial risk factors in predicting adolescent substance use among youth with externalizing disorders.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Familial risk factors required to predict earlier adolescent substance use in youth with externalizing disorders.

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The study aims to explore the role of familial risk factors in predicting adolescent substance use among youth with externalizing disorders.
Examined externalizing behavioral phenotype in youth
Assessed the impact of familial substance use disorder (SUD) history
Focused on identifying at-risk youth for substance use
Externalizing behavioral traits linked to adolescent substance use
Familial SUD history significantly enhances predictive accuracy
Targeted interventions may be crucial for at-risk youth

Abstract

Although there is considerable support for an externalizing behavioral phenotype in youth as a driver toward adolescent substance use, this predictive association was found to manifest only in the context of familial-SUD history. Familial SUD status may warrant particular consideration in the identification of and intervention with youth at risk for SUDs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Familial risk factors required to predict earlier adolescent substance use in youth with externalizing disorders.

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