Substance Abuse Diagnostic Test For Teens Can Also Predict High Risk Sexual Behavior
Monday, November 9, 2009 - 23:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to adolescents engaging in dangerous sexual activity. Yet, research suggests that fewer than half of pediatricians report screening patients for such at-risk behaviors. A new diagnostic test allows clinicians to quickly and accurately screen teens for high risk drug and alcohol use. Now, researchers have established that the same test can also identify teens who more likely to be engaging in high risk sexual behaviors.