Perceived Discrimination and Substance Use among Latino Adolescents

Am J Health Behav. 2009;33(6):718-727

To examine perceived discrimination and substance use among Latino high school students.

Latino adolescents who have higher perceptions of discrimination are at risk for substance use. Interventions to help Latino adolescents cope with feelings of discrimination may be a useful addition tsubstance use prevention programs.

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