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Intoxication During Physical Sexual Victimization of Adolescents
Sari Hautamäki1, Atte Oksanen1
1Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
Substance Use & Misuse
|July 17, 2026
Summary
Adolescent substance use increases sexual victimization risk. The study found this link is stronger for peer victimization, suggesting intoxication plays a key role, especially with frequent alcohol consumption.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Substance abuse research
- Victimization studies
Background:
- Adolescent substance use is a known risk factor for sexual victimization.
- Intoxication can impair judgment, increasing vulnerability, particularly for girls.
- Broader lifestyle factors may also link substance use and victimization risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the extent to which adolescent substance use and sexual victimization are linked by intoxication versus common lifestyle factors.
- To differentiate between peer- and adult-perpetrated sexual victimization.
- To examine associations with alcohol and drug use.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a nationally representative survey of Finnish ninth graders.
- Employed binary and multinomial logistic regression analyses.
- Differentiated between peer- and adult-perpetrated physical sexual victimization.
Main Results:
- Alcohol and drug use were associated with increased risk of both adult- and peer-perpetrated sexual victimization.
- The association was more pronounced for peer victimization.
- Substance use may be less spurious and more intoxication-driven for peer victimization, especially with frequent drinking.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent substance use is linked to sexual victimization through intoxication, particularly in peer-perpetrated incidents.
- Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for prevention and intervention strategies.
- Further research can refine our understanding of the complex interplay between substance use, lifestyle, and victimization.
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