Do traumatic events and substance use co-occur during adolescence? Testing three causal etiologic hypotheses.
Herry PatelSusan F TapertSandra A BrownSonya B NormanWilliam E PelhamPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)
When tested rigorously in a nationwide sample of adolescents, we find support for a model in which PTEs are followed by SU but not for a model in which SU is followed by PTEs. Explanations for why PTSD and SUD co-occur in adults may need further theoretical analysis and adaptation before extension to adolescents.