Who is most likely to use substances?
A) Dan, whose parents are harsh in their discipline of him
B) Pam, who has a close relationship with her parents
C) Cam, who is closely monitored by his parents
D) Ben, who has discussed substance use with his parents
A) Dan, whose parents are harsh in their discipline of him Harsh, inconsistent, or permissive discipline is associated with higher levels of substance use. Not surprisingly, poor parental monitoring increases the risk as well because these parents have less knowledge of what their teens are doing and who they're with.
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