Susan Edgar
Susan T. Edgar, PhD, RN, CAC, is a registered nurse and certified in addictions.
Articles by this Author
The Impact of Addiction on Psychosocial Development
- By Susan Edgar
- Published 01/4/2006
- Addiction Research
- Unrated
Research seems to indicate that early substance use is predictive of more severe abuse later on. Anecdotal information from treatment professionals indicates that many children first use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs during preadolescence. Some report being exposed even earlier.
