| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7517317 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Using data from the first representative study of youth to include a measure of gender identity, we show that transgender youth are at heightened risk for substance use compared with nontransgender peers. Future research is needed to identify the structural and psychosocial mechanisms that drive these disparities.
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Authors
Jack K. Ph.D., Jessica N. Ph.D., Amaya M.S., Mark L. Ph.D., Stephen T. Ph.D.,