Overall, adolescents who are securely attached to their parents and peers ________ their insecure counterparts.

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Adolescents who are securely attached to their parents and peers are less likely to engage in substance abuse compared to their insecure counterparts. This is because secure attachment provides a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages healthy coping mechanisms and reduces the need for substance use as a maladaptive coping strategy. Research has consistently found that individuals with insecure attachment styles are at a higher risk for substance abuse and other negative outcomes.

Overall, Adolescents Who Are Securely Attached to Their Parents and Peers