Social Learning Theory and Gateway Hypothesis as a Causal Pathway Linking Rule-Breaking Peer Association to Marijuana Use via Nicotine Vaping.

The gateway hypothesis posits that the use of some "gateway drugs" may precipitate initiation of use of other drugs. A commonly examined pathway in this regard is the use of tobacco/nicotine leading to the use of marijuana. There is a dearth of resea…

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