Adolescent drug use in a behavioral matrix: a confirmation and comparison of the sexes

An account is given of the desirability of considering non-medical drug use among young adolescents within a perspective involving other behaviors. 1008 boys and 1040 girls took part in the study. Major correlates of the use of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco were sexual behavior, delinquency, and social behavior. Minor correlates were achievement and religiosity. Very few differences between the sexes were observed--and these were small in magnitude, though of interest.