The association of both self-reported and behavioral impulsivity with the annual prevalence of substance use among early adolescents

In relation to substance use, Spanish adolescents aged 12 to 14 can be largely classified in four groups, from highest to lowest prevalence: (a) No substance use, (b) Only alcohol use, (c) Alcohol and tobacco use, and (d) Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use. The aim of the present study is to analyze...

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Published inSubstance abuse treatment, prevention and policy Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 23
Main Authors Martínez-Loredo, Víctor, Fernández-Hermida, José Ramón, Fernández-Artamendi, Sergio, Carballo, José Luís, García-Cueto, Eduardo, García-Rodríguez, Olaya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BioMed Central Ltd 10.06.2015
BioMed Central
Subjects
Adolescent
Alcohol Drinking - epidemiology
Analysis
Cross-Sectional Studies
Drugs and youth
Female
Health aspects
Humans
Impulsive Behavior
Male
Marijuana
Marijuana Smoking - epidemiology
Prevalence
Risk-Taking
Self Report
Smoking
Smoking - epidemiology
Spain - epidemiology
Teenagers
Youth
Spain
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Summary:In relation to substance use, Spanish adolescents aged 12 to 14 can be largely classified in four groups, from highest to lowest prevalence: (a) No substance use, (b) Only alcohol use, (c) Alcohol and tobacco use, and (d) Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use. The aim of the present study is to analyze the possible relationship between impulsivity and the substance-use group to which the young person belongs One thousand three hundred and forty-eight adolescents aged 12 to 14 in northern and eastern Spain reported their drug use, completed impulsivity self-reports (BIS-11-A and ImpSS) and performed behavioral tasks (Stroop Test and Delay Discounting). Results from both measurement approaches were related to early drug use. An increasing impulsivity trend is found across groups from less to more substance involvement, except in the case of Delay Discounting, which is sensitive only for those with more substance-involved. Impulsivity is a key factor for early drug use, especially as regards more substance-involved. This should be taken into account in designing prevention programs or as a key variable for interventions aimed at delaying the onset of substance use.
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ISSN:1747-597X
1747-597X
DOI:10.1186/s13011-015-0019-0