While many studies have documented peer influences on youth drug activities, Bahr and colleagues (2005), included a number of family variables across five different categories. Although peer influence was a strong predictor of adolescent usage, one of the strongest protective factors was

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Parent disapproval of drug use and high parent monitoring of youth activities were identified as strong protective factors against adolescent drug use, highlighting the importance of parental attitudes and behaviors in influencing youth decisions regarding drug activities.

While Many Studies Have Documented Peer Influences on Youth Drug