Addiction and “Generation Me”: Narcissistic and Prosocial Behaviors of Adolescents with Substance Dependency Disorder in Comparison to Normative Adolescents

Carter, Rebecca R.; Johnson, Stewart P.; Exline, Julie J.; Post, Stephen G.; Pagano, Maria E.

doi:10.1080/07347324.2012.663286

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“…To examine the association between explanatory variables and the probability of STIR, a fixed-effects zero-truncated Poisson model was specified with a logit link function and a Pearson correction for dispersion (36). Three explanatory variable sets (background, risky behaviors, interpersonal) were selected based on individual characteristics associated with sexually transmitted infection or AOD use (5,37,38). Initial descriptive analyses examined differences in explanatory variables between girls and boys with and without SA using the method of Tukey to preserve 1% pairwise comparisons between groups.…”

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Risk factors of repeated infectious disease incidence among substance-dependent girls and boys court-referred to treatment

Pagano

Maietti

Levine

2014

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Background A small portion of Americans account for a disproportionate amount of the incidences of sexually transmitted infection observed over a short period of time. Studies with adults have begun to characterize this population, yet there is very little data on adolescent sexually transmitted infection repeaters (STIR). This study explores characteristics associated with STIR among 102 girls and 93 boys (aged 14–18) court-referred for residential treatment. Methods Background characteristics, substance use disorders, risky and interpersonal behaviors, and history of sexually transmitted infections were collected at intake using valid and reliable instruments. A negative binomial logistic regression was performed to determine the background, risky behaviors, and social patterns associated with adolescent STIR. Results Approximately two out of three adolescents (62%) did not use contraception the last time they had sex, and 15% had at least one sexually transmitted infection recorded in their medical chart. Sexually transmitted infection repeaters entered treatment with higher rates of cocaine abuse (13%) than youth without multiple infections (3%, p < 0.05). History of sexual abuse, having sex with a person who said no, higher exhibitionism, and social estrangement increased the odds of adolescent STIR. Main effects of exhibitionism and social estrangement on increased odds of STIR were more pronounced for sexually abused adolescents. Conclusions The findings suggest a need for incorporating HIV education during residential treatment to improve health outcomes and intervention strategies that further connectedness for youth and victims of sexual abuse.

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Risk factors of repeated infectious disease incidence among substance-dependent girls and boys court-referred to treatment

Pagano

Maietti

Levine

2014

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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“…McMahon, Kouzekanani and Marlow (1999) found that the only client-centered factor related to residential treatment completion was client's willingness to accept responsibility for their situation (using the Accepting Responsibility scale of the WOC). Other research focused on mental health factors related to the issue of dependency such as inhibitory control processes, impaired impulse control, and self-centeredness (narcissistic behavior) (Carter, Johnson, Exline, Post, & Pagano, 2012;Fillmore, 2012;Roberts, Fillmore, & Milich, 2011).…”

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Factors of Success: Drug Court Graduate Exit Interviews

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Drug court judges enforce mandated treatment through a series of rewards and graduated sanctions as compliance with mandated treatment and retention are crucial to successful graduation for participants. A study of 600 graduates from drug court details self-report data of motivations and perceptions offenders shared about their experience in drug court. Clients rated different factors related to their entry into, retention in, and graduation from drug court. Upon graduation, clients rated the opportunity to avoid jail as a key factor in their decision to enter drug court and positive improvements in their life as significant in their decision to remain. This research provides important information on the drug court experience from those clients who successfully graduated.

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“…The greatest increase in AOD use disorders is among our nation’s minors (Pagano, White, Kelly, Stout, & Tonigan, 2013, p. 60), the personal and social costs of which are substantial. Adolescents with addiction have more severe health problems, exhibit a striking increase in emergency room visits, and have higher levels of sexually transmitted diseases (Carter, Johnson, Exline, Post, & Pagano, 2012; Coleman & Cater, 2005; Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2008; Eigen, 1991; Milgram, 1993; Miniño, Xu, & Kochanek, 2010; U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009).…”

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“…Research suggests that the average age of first drug use has dropped to 12 years, the prevalence of adolescent substance dependency is at historic highs, and alcohol consumption among minors has increased (Bonnie & O’Connell, 2004; Carter et al, 2012, p. 164). According to self-report studies that examine drinking habits in the past month, less than one half of adult drinkers engage in heavy drinking on one or more occasions, compared with 65% of those age 15 to 17 years and 72% of those age 18 to 20 years (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2005).…”

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“…A striking increase in unemployment, with adolescents having the highest rates of unemployment of all age groups (Carter et al, 2012; Hadaway, Marler, & Chaves, 1993), has occurred simultaneously with a marked decrease in adolescent volunteerism. The latter may be related to growing narcissistic tendencies in youth (Uecker, Regnerus, & Vaaler, 2007).…”

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Daily Spiritual Experiences and Adolescent Treatment Response

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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

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The purpose of this study is to explore changes in belief orientation during treatment and the impact of increased daily spiritual experiences (DSE) on adolescent treatment response. One-hundred ninety-five adolescents court-referred to a 2-month residential treatment program were assessed at intake and discharge. Forty percent of youth who entered treatment as agnostic or atheist identified themselves as spiritual or religious at discharge. Increased DSE was associated with greater likelihood of abstinence, increased prosocial behaviors, and reduced narcissistic behaviors. Results indicate a shift in DSE that improves youth self-care and care for others that may inform intervention approaches for adolescents with addiction.

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Addiction and “Generation Me”: Narcissistic and Prosocial Behaviors of Adolescents with Substance Dependency Disorder in Comparison to Normative Adolescents

Cited by 35 publications

References 61 publications

Risk factors of repeated infectious disease incidence among substance-dependent girls and boys court-referred to treatment

Risk factors of repeated infectious disease incidence among substance-dependent girls and boys court-referred to treatment

Factors of Success: Drug Court Graduate Exit Interviews

Daily Spiritual Experiences and Adolescent Treatment Response

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