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Chemical dependency in students with and without learning disabilities

D D Karacostas1, G L Fisher

  • 1Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Students with learning disabilities (LD) show a higher risk of chemical dependency compared to their peers without learning disabilities (NLD). LD was a stronger predictor of chemical dependency than other demographic factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Addiction Studies

Background:

  • Learning disabilities (LD) affect a significant portion of the adolescent population.
  • Understanding co-occurring conditions in adolescents with LD is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Chemical dependency is a serious concern with potential long-term consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between learning disabilities and chemical dependency in adolescents.
  • To compare the frequency of chemical dependency in students with LD versus those without LD (NLD).
  • To identify predictors of chemical dependency among adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 191 adolescents (ages 12-18) was assessed, including 88 with LD and 103 NLD students.

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  • The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) was administered to classify students as chemically dependent (CD) or not chemically dependent (NCD).
  • Discriminant analysis was used to determine the predictive power of learning disability status and other demographic variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescents with LD demonstrated a significantly higher proportion of chemical dependency compared to NLD students.
    • Of the students classified as chemically dependent, 70% had a learning disability.
    • Learning disability status was a more significant predictor of chemical dependency than gender, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, or family composition.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescents with learning disabilities are at a higher risk for chemical dependency.
    • Screening for chemical dependency should be considered in the evaluation of students with LD.
    • Educational planning for students with LD should address potential substance abuse issues.