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Observational study reveals sleep duration affects substance use in adolescents, suggesting critical prevention strategies.
Adequate sleep appears to protect against adolescent substance-use risk by reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing self-control. Findings support both general strain and self-control theories, which point to the critical role of sleep in youth prevention efforts.
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