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Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma suggests that regularly sharing meals as a family may help discourage substance use among many adolescents. The study found that higher-quality family meals were linked to lower rates of alcohol, cannabis and e-cigarette use for most teenagers. Researchers analyzed online survey data from 2,090 adolescents aged 12 to 17 and their parents from across the United States. The study found that higher-quality family meals were linked to a 22% to 34% reduction in reported substance use among adolescents with lower levels of childhood adversity.
Our Reading
The advice sounds familiar.
Family dinners have long been touted as a way to strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk of substance use among teenagers. This study adds to the growing body of research on the topic, suggesting that higher-quality family meals are linked to lower rates of substance use.
The study’s findings are consistent with previous research on the importance of family connection and communication in reducing the risk of adolescent substance use.
However, the study also highlights the limitations of family meals alone in reducing substance use, particularly for adolescents who have experienced more severe trauma.
This guidance has been heard before, and it’s clear that the importance of family connection and communication in reducing the risk of adolescent substance use is still being emphasized.
Original Observation: The strategies for reducing substance use among teenagers seem to be stuck in a cycle of repetition, with each new study adding to the existing body of research.
Author: Evan Null
