| Nicotine dependence severity as a cross-sectional predictor of alcohol-related problems in a sample of adolescent smokers. | |
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PMID: 20231243 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: Given the prevalence of alcohol use among adolescents and its negative consequences, it is important to learn more about correlates of alcohol-related problems in this population. Cigarette smoking appears to be associated with alcohol-related problems in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to assess cigarettes smoked per day and nicotine dependence (ND) severity as predictors of alcohol-related problems in cross-sectional models, using data from a smoking cessation clinical trial for adolescents. METHOD: Data obtained at intake were used to assess smoking-related variables as cross-sectional predictors of alcohol-related problems in models along with drinks per week and key demographics, using hierarchical multiple regression. RESULTS: ND severity, as measured using the modified Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire, significantly predicted alcohol-related problems, both when this score included and did not include an item concerning cigarettes smoked per day. A separate continuous item capturing cigarettes per day did not predict alcohol-related problems. DISCUSSION: ND severity predicted alcohol-related problems in cross-sectional regression models, holding constant alcohol consumption and key demographics. This suggests that ND severity may be a clinical indicator of alcohol-related problems among adolescent smokers. To our knowledge, this is the first analysis of associations between smoking and alcohol involvement in a sample of adolescent smokers participating in a clinical trial. |
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Authors:
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Robert F Leeman; Ty S Schepis; Dana A Cavallo; Amanda K McFetridge; Thomas B Liss; Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-03-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Volume: 12 ISSN: 1469-994X ISO Abbreviation: Nicotine Tob. Res. Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-03 Completed Date: 2010-07-23 Revised Date: 2011-07-28 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815751 Medline TA: Nicotine Tob Res Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 521-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06519, USA. robert.leeman@yale.edu |
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Adolescent Adolescent Behavior* Alcohol-Related Disorders / epidemiology* Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Risk Factors Tobacco Use Disorder / epidemiology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P50 AA015632/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; P50 DA09421/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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