Adolescent male hazardous drinking and participation in organised activities: Involvement in team sports is associated with less hazardous drinking in young offenders

ConclusionsAlthough young offenders were less likely to have participated in organised activities, for them, participation in a team sport was associated with less hazardous drinking. Vulnerable youths who might benefit most from sporting activities actually access them the least. Future research should identify the different barriers to participation that they face. Copyright © 2014 The Authors. Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - May 16, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Britt Hallingberg, Simon Moore, Joanne Morgan, Katharine Bowen, Stephanie H. M. Goozen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research