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Association: Name: American Society of Criminology (ASC) URL: http://www.asc41.com
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Brown, Jennifer., Giordano, Peggy., Manning, Wendy. and Longmore, Monica. "Social Networks and Drug and Alcohol Use Behaviors Among Sexual-Minority Youth" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, Nov 01, 2006 <Not Available>. 2009-05-24 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p126505_index.html>

Brown, J. A., Giordano, P. C., Manning, W. D. and Longmore, M. A. , 2006-11-01 "Social Networks and Drug and Alcohol Use Behaviors Among Sexual-Minority Youth" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology (ASC), Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA <Not Available>. 2009-05-24 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p126505_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: This paper examines substance use and abuse behaviors of sexual-minority youth and the alternative hypothesis that the push and/or pull toward substances does not necessarily result from psychological distress but that substance use for these teens occurs primarily in social settings and acts as a segue to a community in which the teen feels most comfortable. Substances may be a part of a sexual-minority peer culture and using allows for a simpler and more unquestioned acceptance into a group of similarly oriented individuals. This paper also investigates the use of substances as a means to decrease inhibitions in social settings that the teen may feel discomfort. This paper intends to argue that the motivations behind substance use and abuse indicate the presence of a network of similarly situated individuals who can provide support and aid in the development of a stronger identity.

Drug and Alcohol Use among Sexual-Minority Youth: The Role of Social Contexts and Relationships

Social Network Influences on HIV/AIDS Risk Behaviors among Newly Homeless Youth in Los Angeles