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Addiction medicine

J E Franklin1

  • 1Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill.

JAMA
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Adolescent substance use, including marijuana and inhalants, is increasing. Low alcohol response may predict future alcoholism, while anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse is a growing concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Rising trends in adolescent substance experimentation are noted.
  • Specific concerns include marijuana, inhalants, and alcohol.
  • Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight emerging trends in adolescent substance use.
  • To identify potential biomarkers for future substance abuse disorders.
  • To underscore the growing discussion around AAS misuse.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of epidemiological data on substance use among adolescents.
  • Review of research on alcohol response as a predictor.
  • Examination of discourse surrounding anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse.

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Main Results:

  • Indications of increased marijuana and inhalant use among eighth graders.
  • Evidence suggesting low response to alcohol challenge as a potential marker for alcoholism.
  • Increased attention and discussion regarding anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent substance experimentation, particularly with marijuana and inhalants, appears to be rising.
  • Alcohol response may serve as an early indicator for the risk of developing alcoholism.
  • Anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse warrants continued attention within the broader context of substance abuse.