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Substance abuse differences among students receiving special education school services

J R Gress1, M S Boss

  • 1University of Toledo, OH 43606, USA. jgress@uoft02.utoledo.edu

Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Disabled students in special education show different substance abuse patterns compared to their peers. Social attachment and cognitive issues may explain these differences in drug use among various student groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Substance abuse among youth is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding differences in substance use patterns is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Special education populations may face unique challenges influencing their risk for substance abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine substance abuse differences between disabled students receiving special education and their non-disabled peers.
  • To explore how social fragility influences substance abuse patterns in various special education categories.
  • To identify developmental trends in substance use across different educational levels (elementary, junior high, high school).

Main Methods:

  • Summarized characteristics of students with severe behavioral handicaps, specific learning disabilities, and developmental handicaps.

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  • Compiled reported use of cigarettes and other drugs for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
  • Identified and explored differences in substance use patterns between special education populations and regular education students.

    • Main Results:

    • Reported differences in cigarette and drug use exist between special education students and regular education students.
    • These differences vary across different disability categories and educational levels.
    • Patterns suggest a link between social attachment, cognitive functioning, and substance abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Social fragility and cognitive functioning are key factors in understanding substance abuse disparities in disabled youth.
    • Special education services and student characteristics are associated with distinct substance use profiles.
    • Further research is needed to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies for vulnerable student populations.