Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 12(ANI): Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers a recent study has found. The study also suggests that while drug and alcohol use among adolescents draws more attention antisocial behavior--including rule-breaking tendencies--may be a more powerful predictor of early mortality. Lead author Richard Border said This research makes it clear that youth identified with conduct problems are at extreme risk for premature mortality beyond that which can be explained by substance use problems and in critical need of greater resources. For the study Border
