| Abstract: | Examined the moderating effects of background and demographic factors and current family situation on the relationship between parental drinking problems and adolescent offspring substance use. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a random sample of 818 Black and White adolescents (aged 13–17 yrs) and telephone interviews were completed with 1 primary caregiver. Results revealed that neither paternal nor maternal drinking problems consistently predicted substance use among adolescent offspring; however, chaotic and unsupportive family situations were strongly predictive. Hypothesized moderating effects also were found for gender, age, co-occurring parental psychiatric problems, extended family history of drinking problems, current family structure, and caregiver support. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
