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Peer reviewedKirillova, Galina P.; Vanyukov, Michael M.; Gavaler, Judith S.; Pajer, Kathleen; Dunn, Marija; Tarter, Ralph E. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2001
Tests a theory positing a role of sexual maturation and behavioral self-regulation in the development of early onset substance use disorders. The rate of maturation in adolescent males across three timepoints was found to be associated with parental substance use disorder (SUD). Parental, especially maternal, SUD was related to the sons' SUD.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Etiology, Maturity (Individuals)
Download full textSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Office of Applied Studies. – 2003
Most studies dealing with the impact of September 11, 2001 events are limited by reliance on recall of individuals about their behaviors before and after the events. To understand the consequences of significant, unexpected events, it is useful to have baseline information for the purpose of comparison. This report examines the potential effects…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Coping, Data Analysis, Mental Health
Peer reviewedDenton, Rhonda E.; Kampfe, Charlene M. – Adolescence, 1994
Literature review on relationship between adolescent chemical dependency and family factors yielded two broad categories: family drug usage patterns and family atmosphere. Found strong relationship between adolescent substance abuse and family drug usage, family composition, family interaction patterns, and discrepancies in family perceptions.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Drug Use, Family Characteristics
Peer reviewedNamyniuk, Lorraine; Brems, Christiane; Kuka-Hindin, Carolee – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2001
Investigates substance use patterns among 192 pregnant substance-using women to assess whether ethnic differences exist regarding drugs of choice, frequency and recency of use, and severity of use. Results reveal that substance use patterns differed across ethic groups. Findings suggest that prevention and intervention efforts have to be tailored…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences, Drug Rehabilitation
Miller, Darcy; And Others – 1992
This paper offers profiles of females with behavioral/emotional disorders and suggests that these young women have unique needs. The paper discusses selected characteristics and assessment considerations and offers recommendations that will facilitate more responsive social, correctional, and educational programming. Characteristics of these young…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Delinquency
Peer reviewedKronstadt, Diana – Future of Children, 1991
Reviews studies of the effects of prenatal drug exposure on child development, and reviews ideal early intervention programs. Researchers agree that prenatal drug exposure is only one of many factors that can influence a child's development. Specialized treatment programs and family support can ameliorate prenatal drug exposure effects. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Congenital Impairments
