Illness severity and self-efficacy as course predictors of DSM-IV alcohol dependence in a multisite clinical sample

Article Abstract:

Illness severity is a significant predictor of relapse in a heterogeneous clinical sample of alcohol dependents, but self-efficacy fails to predict relapse outcome and coping behavior. The Alcohol Dependence Scale is a more sensitive and valid predictor of the outcome of alcoholism as compared to the Addiction Severity Index and DSM-IV. A brief version of the Situational Confidence Questionnaire fails to predict posttreatment outcome and coping responses. Response latency is higher in individuals with high self-efficacy.

Alcoholism, Health status indicators, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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Survey of drug and alcohol use of lesbian women in New Zealand

Article Abstract:

Responses of a survey utilizing Lesbian Mental Health Survey questionnaires were analyzed to elucidate the level of alcohol and drug usage among lesbians in New Zealand. Of the 561 who responded, 48.1% claimed that alcohol abuse is prevalent in the lesbian community. The results further showed that 75.8% used marijuana at least once, while 30.8% used recreational drugs and alcohol in the past. Moreover, nearly one-third used cannabis and 4.5% used drugs and alcohol during the previous year.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, New Zealand, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Drinking (Alcoholic beverages), Drug abuse, Lesbians

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Activity levels and drug use in a sample of Spanish adolescents

Article Abstract:

A sample of 1378 adolescents and the explanatory capacity of participating in different activities in relation to present-day alcohol, cannabis and tobacco consumption are analyzed. The results demonstrate the explanatory value and differences in explanatory roles of each activity in connection with each the substances studied.

Spain, Youth smoking, Juvenile drinking

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