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Adolescent problem behaviours predicting DSM-IV diagnoses of multiple substance use disorder

Findings of a prospective birth cohort study

Authors: Mohammad Reza Hayatbakhsh, MD, PhD, Jake Moses Najman, PhD, FASSA, Konrad Jamrozik, DPhil, FAFPHM, Abdullah Al Mamun, PhD, William Bor, FRANZCP, Rosa Alati, PhD

Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

Background

Whether there is an independent association between problem behaviours and substance use disorders (SUD) needs further investigation. This study examined prospective associations of adolescent psychopathology and problem behaviours with SUD in early adulthood, and whether these associations are confounded by other factors.

Method

Data were from a prospective study of 2,429 young Australian adults from birth to the age of 21 when data on SUD were collected. Adolescent psychopathology and behaviour were assessed at 14 years via the Youth Self Report instrument on eight sub-scales of emotional and behavioural problems.

Results

In multivariate analyses, attention problems, delinquency, and aggression were associated with both single and multiple SUD in early adulthood, with delinquent behaviour being the strongest predictor (OR = 2.0, 95% CI 1.4–2.9 for one SUD and OR = 3.6, 95% CI 2.4–5.0 for multiple SUDs).

Conclusions

Problem behaviours, in particular delinquency and aggression in early adolescence predict long-term SUD. The results suggest that substance use prevention programs should target adolescents with early symptoms of psychopathology and problem behaviour.

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Title: Adolescent problem behaviours predicting DSM-IV diagnoses of multiple substance use disorder
Findings of a prospective birth cohort study
Authors: Mohammad Reza Hayatbakhsh, MD, PhD
Jake Moses Najman, PhD, FASSA
Konrad Jamrozik, DPhil, FAFPHM
Abdullah Al Mamun, PhD
William Bor, FRANZCP
Rosa Alati, PhD
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0933-7954
Electronic ISSN: 1433-9285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-008-0325-1

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Adolescent problem behaviours predicting DSM-IV diagnoses of multiple substance use disorder

Findings of a prospective birth cohort study

Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusions

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