Jennifer McClendon

Understanding higher substance use among early adolescent females: A decomposition analysis of adverse childhood experiences, bullying victimization, and depressive symptoms

Background Historically, U.S. adolescent boys have reported higher substance use than girls, but this has changed in recent years with girls reporting more use. The reasons for this demographic shift are unclear, but girls may be more likely to turn to substance use as a way to cope with stress and internalizing proble...