of polydrug users minors and problematic behavior: Guidelines for prevention

Authors

  • Víctor José Villanueva Blasco Universidad Internacional de Valencia
  • Dalila Eslava Pérez
  • Andrea Vázquez Martínez
  • Bárbara González Amado Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2019.117.3

Keywords:

polydrug use, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, adolescent, problematic behavior

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to create a polydrug users adolescents profile, classifying them according to the age of onset and their alcohol, tobacco and cannabis consumption pattern and the prevalence of drunkenness. Likewise, problematic behavior variable was studied in order to assess whether it differentiates between the clusters emerged. The sample consisted of 284 students between 14 and 17 years old of whom 18.3% were polydrug users. The Scale of Age of onset in Drug Use, the Drug Use Frequency Questionnaire and the Problematic Behavior Scale were administered.
Cluster analysis results have shown a three cluster solution. Specifically, the cluster of polidrug risk minors is made up of individuals who initiate their consumption at an early stage and have a greater frequency of problematic behaviors. The study highlights the relevance of actuation from public authorities with the objective of guarantying the compliance with the legislation, as well as promoting school and familiar selective preventive programs based on scientific evidence.

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Published

2019-06-25

How to Cite

Villanueva Blasco, V. J., Eslava Pérez, D., Vázquez Martínez, A., & González Amado, B. (2019). of polydrug users minors and problematic behavior: Guidelines for prevention. INFORMACIO PSICOLOGICA, (117), 17–31. https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2019.117.3

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