Correlation Between Alcohol, Drugs and Youth Crime

Is there a correlation between the use of alcohol and drugs and youth crime? Many have asked this question in an effort to find the cause of youth crime and perhaps a way to prevent it. Many believe that drugs and alcohol are, in some cases, related to youth crime; such as selling drugs, break and enter or robbery in order to have funds to be able to purchase drugs and alcohol. This can be …

…Although there are different findings, it is clear that there is a correlation between substance use and crime but it is apparent that it is not a casual relationship. It is important to realize that young people are faced with many issues and they should be dealt with simultaneously. This means that programs need to be more individualized. This can be difficult to achieve because of a lack of resources and support from the community.