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Low Other-Regard and Adolescent Addiction
Maria E Pagano1, Shanna E Swaringen1, Scott H Frank1
1Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse
|August 3, 2016
Summary
This study found that increased alcohol and drug use severity in adolescents is linked to risky behaviors like impaired driving and unprotected sex, particularly in boys. Findings suggest a connection between substance use severity and reduced awareness of behavioral consequences.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Substance Use Disorders
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Traditional 12-step literature suggests "inconsiderate behaviors" characterize individuals with addiction.
- Limited empirical data exists to support this association specifically within adolescent populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between alcohol and drug use severity and specific behaviors in adolescents.
- To examine if inconsiderate behaviors are associated with substance use severity in a youth cohort.
Main Methods:
- A matched-pair study design was employed.
- The study included 579 adolescents aged 14-18 years.
- Data analyzed the association between substance use severity and various behaviors.
Main Results:
- A significant, dose-response relationship was observed between higher alcohol and drug use severity and increased likelihood of driving under the influence.
- Greater substance use severity correlated with higher rates of unprotected sex, with or without a history of sexually transmitted infections.
- Low volunteerism was also associated with increased substance use severity, notably among boys.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent alcohol and drug use severity is significantly associated with a range of high-risk behaviors.
- Findings suggest that increased substance use severity may be linked to diminished awareness of how one's actions impact others.
- The study highlights the need for interventions addressing both substance use and behavioral consequences in adolescents.
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