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

Authors: Víctor Martínez-Loredo, José Ramón Fernández-Hermida, Sergio Fernández-Artamendi, José Luís Carballo, Eduardo García-Cueto, Olaya García-Rodríguez

Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

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

Methods

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

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.

Conclusions

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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Title: The association of both self-reported and behavioral impulsivity with the annual prevalence of substance use among early adolescents
Authors: Víctor Martínez-Loredo
José Ramón Fernández-Hermida
Sergio Fernández-Artamendi
José Luís Carballo
Eduardo García-Cueto
Olaya García-Rodríguez
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1747-597X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-015-0019-0

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