Uso de sustancias y el cometimiento de conductas delictivas en adolescentes: una revisión de la literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Objective. The aim of this article is to present a literature review of the literature pertaining adolescent substance use and its association with criminal behavior. Materials and methods: Information found in 33 articles published in peer reviewed journals was synthesized. Results: Substance use in adolescents is associated with the development of psychopathology, the engagement in criminal acts, legal problems, and recidivism. Conclusion: A multi-systemic intervention which includes social skills training in adolescents and parenting training could be utilized to reduce the incidence of this social problem.