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Cognitive capacity in female adolescent substance abusers

R E Tarter1, A C Mezzich, Y C Hsieh

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, PA 15213, USA.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Female adolescents with substance use disorder show cognitive deficits in language, attention, and perception compared to controls. These findings suggest cognitive impairments may play a role in the development and continuation of drug use.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Psychoactive substance use disorder is a significant issue in adolescent populations.
  • Cognitive functioning may be impacted by substance use, but research in female adolescents is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cognitive, intellectual, and academic achievement in female adolescents with and without psychoactive substance use disorder.
  • To explore the relationship between cognitive deficits and substance abuse severity.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 106 female adolescents diagnosed with psychoactive substance use disorder (DSM-III-R) was compared to 74 controls.
  • Participants completed a battery of cognitive, intellectual, and academic achievement tests.

Main Results:

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  • The substance abuse group exhibited deficits in language skills, sustained attention, and perceptual efficiency.
  • Adolescents with substance use disorder scored lower on intelligence and academic achievement tests compared to controls.
  • No correlation was found between the severity of cognitive deficits and the extent of substance abuse.

Conclusions:

  • Female adolescents with substance use disorder demonstrate significant cognitive impairments.
  • These cognitive deficits may contribute to the etiology and maintenance of drug use behaviors.
  • Further research is needed to understand the long-term implications and potential interventions.