ERIC Number: EJ822744
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Childhood Conduct Problems and Other Early Risk Factors in Rural Adult Stimulant Users
Kramer, Teresa L.; Han, Xiaotong; Leukefeld, Carl; Booth, Brenda M.; Edlund, Carrie
Journal of Rural Health, v25 n1 p50-57 Win 2009
Context: Understanding childhood risk factors associated with adult substance use and legal problems is important for treatment and prevention. Purpose: To examine the relationship of early substance use, conduct problems before age 15, and family history of substance abuse on adult outcomes in rural, stimulant users. Methods: Adult cocaine and methamphetamine users (N = 544) in rural Arkansas and Kentucky were interviewed. Data were analyzed using both bivariate analyses and multiple logistic and log-linear regression models, with dependent variables being any substance abuse/dependence, stimulant abuse/dependence, total number of arrests since age 18 and days incarcerated since age 18. Findings: One third reported 3 or more conduct disorder problems prior to age 15; half reported initiation of substances (excluding alcohol) before age 15; and 60% reported family history of substance problems. All 3 variables were associated with adult substance abuse/dependence but only the latter two were associated with stimulant abuse/dependence. Conclusions: This study highlights early risk factors for adult substance abuse/dependence among rural stimulant users.
Descriptors: Legal Problems, Stimulants, Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Children, Regression (Statistics), Behavior Problems, Correlation, At Risk Persons, Child Behavior, Family Influence, Rural Areas, Cocaine, Adults, Drug Abuse
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arkansas; Kentucky
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