Intergenerational Continuity in Substance Abuse: Does Offspring's Friendship Network Make a Difference?

Purpose: A parental history of substance abuse is a key risk factor for offspring's substance abuse. Identification of factors that may mitigate this effect is prerequisite to promoting resilience. In this study, we consider the substance use of peers in an adolescent's friendship network as a potential moderator of intergenerational continuity in substance abuse.