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[Substance use risk personality trait for adolescents]
Souichiro Omiya1, Osamu Kobori, Aika Tomoto
1Graduate school of Medicine and Pharmaceutical, Chiba University, Center for Forensic Mental Health, 1-8-1, Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan. sou.omiya@gmail.com
Nihon Arukoru Yakubutsu Igakkai Zasshi = Japanese Journal of Alcohol Studies & Drug Dependence
|March 7, 2013
Summary
Understanding personality factors is key to preventing youth substance use in Japan. This review introduces the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) to assess risks like anxiety sensitivity and impulsivity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Context:
- Substance use among youth presents significant psychological, social, and physical health risks.
- Effective prevention and treatment strategies are crucial for Japanese adolescents.
- Limited research exists on the link between personality traits and substance use in this demographic.
Purpose:
- To review existing literature on personality factors associated with adolescent substance use in Japan.
- To introduce the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) and its relevance.
- To present findings from studies utilizing the SURPS, including the authors' own research.
Summary:
- Personality factors, such as anxiety sensitivity, hopelessness, sensation-seeking, and impulsivity, are strongly linked to substance use risk.
- The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) is a validated tool for measuring these personality-based risks.
- This paper synthesizes current knowledge and highlights the importance of the SURPS in understanding and addressing youth substance use.
Impact:
- Provides a foundation for developing targeted interventions for at-risk youth in Japan.
- Highlights the utility of the SURPS for future research and clinical practice.
- Contributes to a better understanding of the psychological underpinnings of substance use disorders in adolescents.
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