Substance refusal skills in a population of adolescents diagnosed with conduct disorder and substance abuse

Article Abstract:

The substance refusal skills of 44 conduct-disordered male adolescents were evaluated using a role-play test comprised of four interpersonal scenarios wherein a confederate spurred youths to engage in illicit drug and alcohol activity. Of the 44 conduct-disordered adolescents, half were additionally diagnosed with substance abuse/dependence. A positive relationship was found between overall skill in alcohol refusal and adolescents' perceptions of belonging and attention, while overall skill in refusing illicit drugs was positively related to school performance and social competence. Substance refusal skills of dually diagnosed youths were comparable to non-substance-abusing adolescents.

Teenagers, Youth, Alcoholism, Substance abuse

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Relationship of depression with measures of social functioning in adult drug abusers

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Drug abusers with a high level of depression have an increased tendency to consume hard drugs and alcohols, higher levels of institutionalization and decreased attendance and efficiency at the work place. Drug abusers with high depression levels have less capacity for marital adjustment. Compared to nondepressed subjects, depressed abusers show more social, vocational and interpersonal dysfunctions. The level of depression increases as the use of soft and hard drugs increases.

Social aspects, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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Personality disorders in drug abusers: prevalence and their association with axis I disorders as predictors of treatment retention

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Drug abusers undergoing therapeutic programs in Greece are studied to determine the prevalence of personality disorders. Results show that about 59.5% of the 226 subjects were afflicted with at least one AXIS II personality disorder. About 50% of subjects had Cluster B personality disorder while 28.9% and 15% had Clusters C and A disorders, respectively. Antisocial personality disorder was also the most prevalent type of disorder.

Personality disorders

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