An Agent-Based Social Impact Theory Model to Study the Impact of In-Person School Closures on Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use among Youth

Substance use behavior among youth is a complex peer-group phenomenon shaped by many factors. Peer influence, easily accessible prescription opioids, and a youth’s socio-cultural environment play recognized roles in the initiation and persistence of youth nonmedical prescription opioid use. By alter...

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Main Authors: Narjes Shojaati, Nathaniel D. Osgood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Systems
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/11/2/72