Bullying's Impact (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption "Students who experienced more frequent peer victimization in fifth grade were more likely to have greater symptoms of depression in seventh grade, and a greater likelihood of using alcohol, marijuana or tobacco in tenth grade," said Valerie Earnshaw, a social psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Delaware. Credit Illustration by Jeff Chase Usage Restrictions Must credit Jeff Chase License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.