and in rehabilitation of abusers (Graham 2011). People who are spiritual or have a religion are less likely to engage in substance abuse. They would not want to disappoint their higher being, and be defiant. Whereas, some religions may encourage substance abuse. This may effect adolescents because they may have something to believe in, and may not what to go against what they believe in. But, if the adolescents religion encourages substance abuse, then the adolescent may be more likely to engage in…
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