Perceived and actual drug use by peers has little to no influence on attitudes and choices of adolescents.

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Research has shown that perceived and actual drug use by peers can influence the attitudes and choices of adolescents. Adolescents may feel pressure to conform to perceived norms of substance use and may be influenced by their peers' behaviors and attitudes towards substance use. Additionally, adolescents may view their peers' substance use as a way to fit in or as a way to rebel against authority. Therefore, it is important for prevention efforts to address peer influences on substance use among adolescents.

Perceived and Actual Drug Use by Peers Has Little to No