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Neighborhood violence, visible drug activity, and substance use among urban youth: Mental health and community factors

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2026.113400

Authors: Sitara M. Weerakoon, Ijeoma Opara-Mezue

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Youth, Drugs, and Violence

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, NIH Office of the Director

Award: Understanding the Role of Neighborhoods on Urban Youth's Substance Use and Mental Health: A Community-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Project

OpenAlex ID: W7222405819

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