Concurrent alcohol and tobacco use during early adolescence characterizes a group at risk
Alcohol and Alcoholism 2007 42(3):219-225





To investigate whether concurrent alcohol and tobacco use during early adolescence characterizes a subgroup that differs from users of one substance only regarding several risk factors for later substance use problems.

Concurrent alcohol and tobacco use during early adolescence is associated with characteristics that are well known as risk factors for later alcohol use problems and dependence and that should be targeted by prevention programs.

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