Wb. Vankammen et R. Loeber, ARE FLUCTUATIONS IN DELINQUENT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ONSET AND OFFSET IN JUVENILE ILLEGAL DRUG-USE AND DRUG DEALING, Journal of drug issues, 24(1-2), 1994, pp. 9-24
The authors examine fluctuations in the type and rate of delinquency a
s a function of the onset, continuation, and discontinuation of illega
l drug use and drug dealing. The study subjects included 506 urban ado
lescent males between the ages thirteen and fifteen, who were followed
up over six half-yearly data waves. Previous involvement in property
offenses increased the risk of the onset of illegal drug use, while pr
evious involvement in both property and person-related offenses increa
sed the risk of the onset of drug dealing. The onset of drug use br dr
ug dealing was associated with an increase in person-related offenses
and carrying a concealed weapon. Initiation of drug dealing was unique
ly related to an increased frequency of property offenses, particularl
y car-related theft and fraud. Discontinuation of illegal drug use or
drug dealing was associated with a decrease in delinquency.