According to research by Pires and Jenkins (2007), which of the following strongly predicted initial drug use by adolescents?

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The research by Pires and Jenkins (2007) found that deviant peer affiliations strongly predicted initial drug use by adolescents. This suggests that having friends who engage in risky behaviors increases the likelihood of an adolescent also engaging in risky behaviors, such as drug use. High levels of anxiety, parental warmth, and high levels of aggression were not found to be strong predictors of initial drug use.

According to Research by Pires and Jenkins (2007), Which of the Following