Programs targeted solely at substance abuse prevention may have little effect on delinquency rates because drug use is a symptom and not a cause of delinquency.

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Substance abuse may be correlated with delinquency, but it is not the root cause. Simply addressing substance abuse without considering other underlying factors such as family dynamics or mental health issues may not effectively reduce delinquency rates.

Programs Targeted Solely at Substance Abuse Prevention May Have Little