Predicting onset of drinking in a community sample of adolescents: the role of expectancy and temperament

Article Abstract:

Adolescents with a high expectancy of the beneficial effects of drinking on social relations have greater chances of drinking. Multivariate analysis of high school students shows that social expectancy is significantly related to start of drinking between baseline and a 12-month follow-up period. Univariate analysis shows variation in the EAS Sociability and Fear scores of drinkers and nondrinkers. Temperament probably affects drinking by acting on expectancies. Alcohol abuse prevention programs can be improved by incorporating social cognitive assessments.

Analysis, High school students, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Alcohol use, Expectation (Psychology), Expectations

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Major depression among adolescent smokers undergoing treatment for nicotine dependence

Article Abstract:

The prevalence and effects of major depression (MDD) in a sample of adolescent smokers undergoing treatment for nicotine dependence are examined. The study assessed MDD at baseline and end of treatment with the mood disorders portion of the Structured Clinical Interview for the 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders'.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Nicotine, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Major depressive disorder

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Onset of major depression during treatment for nicotine dependence

Article Abstract:

Structural clinical interviews and prospective methodology was used to study the emergence of major depression while treating nicotine dependent patients. Results clearly suggest that those who were treating nicotine dependent patients had to monitor and respond to depression in these patients.

United States, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs, Psychological aspects, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment

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