Publication

Commentary on Salom et al. (2015): Examining the developmental underpinnings of comorbid mental health and substance use outcomes in young adults.

Publication Year: 2015

Authors: Herrenkohl, Todd, Skinner, Martie

Publication Title: Addiction

Volume: 110

Issue Number: 2

Page(s): 259-259

Link to Publication: https://doi.org/10.1111/add.12810

Abstract: Comments on an article by C. Salom et al. (see record [rid]2015-04079-011[/rid]). Research shows that parents misuse and abuse of alcohol is predictive of the same behavior in their adolescent and young adult children. There is much to be learned from the research by Salom and colleagues and their study possesses many strengths, including its longitudinal design, large sample size and use of data spanning two generations. Drawing attention to the ways in which the study differs from earlier research is not intended to minimize or detract from its contributions. Rather, we hope to encourage more uniformity in definitions and measures, avoiding broad labels especially when trying to expose the underlying risks of a developmental phenomenon that is not yet well understood. Advancing research on risks and outcomes such as those studied by Salom and colleagues will help to strengthen knowledge for prevention; but, to do so for sustained impact, methods and measures must be aligned and findings should be interpreted with precision.