Theories of Adolescent Substance Abuse. This paper addresses adolescent substance abuse from a scientific standpoint, delving into different theories of addiction, as well as some sociology of adolescence, in order to present the two different factors present in the formation of substance abuse habits in adolescence. These factors are embodied by the disease theory and the psychosocial theory of addiction, which are both explained in the essay. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 9 source(s) listed Filename: 8398 Adolescent Substance Abuse.doc Price: 89.50