delay of gratification protective_against substance abuse
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Neurobiology of the adolescent brain and behavior: implications for substance use disorders.
(2010)
PMID:21093769
cited
the ability to delay gratification as a toddler, predicted less substance abuse (e.g., cocaine) later in life
confidence: 0.95
Neurobiology of the adolescent brain and behavior: implications for substance use disorders.
(2010)
PMID:21093769
cited
the ability to delay gratification as a toddler, predicted less substance abuse (e.g., cocaine) later in life
confidence: 0.96