Source: Miller AP, Baranger DAA, Paul SE, et al. Neuroanatomical Variability and Substance Use Initiation in Late Childhood and Early Adolescence. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2452027. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.52027 Key Points Question What are the neuroanatomical features associated with...
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not.
ISSUP Italy presents its webinar on Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects.
ISSUP Italy presents its webinar on Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects.
Banárová, K., & Čerešník, M. (2024). Self-regulation and risk behavior of adolescents aged 15–20. Adiktologie, 24(2), 131–139. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-002-0002
INTRODUCTION: According to Brichcín (1999), a self-regulating person is someone who can resist the temptation of immediate gratification of their needs and is capable of achieving challenging goals. Self-regulation represents the ability to make free and responsible choices and actions in relation to oneself, others, and the environment, in spite of deterministic influences. In real life, this relationship may also be reflected by the quality of mental health and engagement in risk behaviors during adolescence (Jessor & Jessor, 1977). The aim of the present paper was to investigate the...
Myshakivska, O., Polyvianaia, M., Yachnik, Y., & Pinchuk, I. (2024). Risk factors of substance use among university students in Ukraine during wartime. Adiktologie, 24(2), 119–129. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-002-0001
INTRODUCTION: The impact of ongoing conflict in the country on substance use among youth remains unclear. This study aims to identify the risk factors for substance use among university students and their association with mental health problems and sociodemographic characteristics during the war in Ukraine.
METHODS: University students (N =1398) in Ukraine aged 18-20 (75.5% female) completed surveys on substance use, PTSD, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and a brief screening for insomnia and suicidal behaviour. ANOVA analysis was used to examine interaction between sociodemographic...
ISSUP India presents its webinar, "Unravelling Risk-Taking in Youth: Pathways to Positive Change," which focuses on understanding risk-taking behaviours in adolescents and youth.
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Previous studies have shown that when students perceive their parents set strict limits on underage drinking, they tend to consume less alcohol. However, the best ways to communicate these limits effectively remain unclear. To explore this, a recent study examined the potential impact of hypothetical text messages focused on drinking limits on students' estimated alcohol consumption.
The study involved 253 undergraduate students who participated in an online survey. They were asked to imagine a scenario where they planned to attend a night event that involved drinking. Each participant was...
A study was conducted to examine how patterns of alcohol and cannabis use are associated with bystander intervention in situations involving the risk of sexual and relationship violence among college students. Researchers aimed to explore whether students' substance use influenced their awareness of risky situations (referred to as bystander opportunities) and their likelihood of taking action (bystander behaviors). Two key hypotheses guided this investigation: the first being that the frequency of bystander opportunities would vary depending on the students’ patterns of alcohol and cannabis...
ISSUP India is pleased to present an upcoming webinar, "Unravelling Risk-Taking in Youth: Pathways to Positive Change," focusing on understanding risk-taking behaviors in adolescents and youth.
Source: Aalsma MC, Bell LA, Schwartz K, et al. Clinician Willingness to Prescribe Medications for Opioid Use Disorder to Adolescents in Indiana. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(9):e2435416. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35416 Key Points Question Are clinician- and community-level characteristics...
Family involvement is an important protective factor in childhood and adolescence, helping to prevent risky behaviors such as substance abuse and addiction. The FERYA program demonstrates the need to promote the role of families and communities in preventing negative environmental impacts. This is similar to how online communities, such as the Geometry Dash Scratch community, can positively impact by creating a supportive environment and encouraging healthy habits. Through collaboration and proactive intervention, families and communities can contribute to the health and well-being of young...
Nobre-Sandoval, L. A., Castaño, Y., M., Calafat, A., Becoña, E., Fernández-Hermida, J. R., & Juan, M. (2024). FERYA [Active and Networked Families] – Program to empower family organizations for environmental prevention and the promotion of preventive rights. Adiktologie, 24(1), 59–67. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-001-0005
Family involvement has proven to be a protective factor in childhood and adolescence, acting as a preventive barrier against risky behaviours, such as substance abuse and addiction, among minors and youth. Family- and community-based intervention strategies for environmental prevention have been deemed effective; however, empirical data is scarce. The study aims to provide a conceptualised framework for the FERYA program (Networked and Active Families), a bottom-up environmental prevention program running in Spain since 2012 (known as EPOPS — Empowering Parents Organizations to Prevent...
Bejtkovský, J., Snopek, P., Pilíková, D. (2024). Sport in the context of sports betting and gambling from the perspective of university students: Case of the Czech Republic. Adiktologie, 24(1), 29–39. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-001-0004
BACKGROUND: The sports sector with all its aspects has become an inseparable part of modern society and its influence is manifested in both, local and global, aspects of the life in every country. Not only does sport create and promote friendship, team play, regardless of gender, age, education, religion, ethnicity, social status, etc., but it is also associated with numerous undesirable consequences. AIM: The primary objective of the research paper at hand was to examine the correlation between the amount invested in sports betting, as a form of gambling, and selected characteristics of...
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2024), European Drug Report 2024: Trends and Developments, https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/european-drug-report/2024_en
The European Drug Report 2024: Trends and Developments presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report provides a comprehensive set of national data across these themes, as well as on specialist drug treatment and key harm reduction interventions.
The purpose of the report is to provide an overview and summary of the European drug situation up to the end of 2023.