Psychological dysregulation during adolescence mediates the association of parent-child attachment in childhood and substance use disorder in adulthood

Zhai, Zu Wei; Kirisci, Levent; Tarter, Ralph E.; Ridenour, Ty

doi:10.3109/00952990.2013.848876

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“…Danielsson et al (77) showed that attachment security at age 13 years prevented heavy drinking episodes at age 15 years. In a study by Zhai et al (76), insecure attachment at age 10 to 12 years led to dysregulation at age 16 years and substance abuse at age 22 years. In a meta-analytic calculation, Jordan and Sack (78) calculated that secure attachment decreases the risk for substance abuse by odds ratios ranging from 0.60 to 0.70.…”

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Attachment and Substance Use Disorders—Theoretical Models, Empirical Evidence, and Implications for Treatment

Schindler

2019

Front. Psychiatry

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introduction: The article reviews attachment-oriented research in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Based on attachment theory, substance abuse can be understood as "self-medication," as an attempt to compensate for lacking attachment strategies. Attachment theory suggests a developmental pathway from insecure attachment to SUD and, on the other hand, a negative impact of substance abuse on attachment security. Earlier reviews have indicated a general link but have been inconclusive with regard to other aspects. In the light of a growing body of research, this review is looking for evidence for the general link, for its direction, for differences due to different patterns of attachment, different substances and severities, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and age groups.Methods: Using medical and psychological databases, 34 cross-sectional studies, three longitudinal studies, and a systematic meta-analysis were identified. Methodological problems such as poor assessment of SUD and the use of different measures of attachment limit comparability. Results:All cross-sectional studies in the review confirm a link between insecure attachment and SUD. Results of longitudinal studies show insecure attachment to be a risk factor for SUD, while continued substance abuse impairs the ability to form close relationships. With regard to specific patterns of attachment, results mainly point toward very insecure patterns. They indicate different patterns of attachment in different groups of substance abusers, suggesting different developmental pathways. Fearful-avoidant attachment was frequent in heroin addicts, while alcohol abusers displayed more heterogeneous patterns. Comorbid mental disorders and severity of SUD seem to be important factors, but data are still inconclusive. The link between insecure attachment and SUD seems to be stronger in adolescence compared to adulthood.Discussion: The last decades have seen a substantial growth in studies on attachment and SUDs. Despite methodological problems, the general link between insecure attachment and SUD today is well established. Attachment theory might contribute to

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Attachment and Substance Use Disorders—Theoretical Models, Empirical Evidence, and Implications for Treatment

Schindler

2019

Front. Psychiatry

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“…14 Supervisory neglect is parental failure to protect children from harmful situations or people, 1 which compromises familial bonding and may increase substance abuse among neglected youth. 15 On the other hand, families that are cohesive, warm, or bonded during childhood have been found to protect against substance use for young adults, 14 along with living with one's parents. 16,17 A serious romantic relationship may also protect against substance abuse.…”

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The Influence of Supervisory Neglect on Subtypes of Emerging Adult Substance use after Controlling for Familial Factors, Relationship Status, and Individual Traits

Snyder

Merritt

2015

Substance Abuse

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Background This study is the first to explore how child supervisory neglect influences patterns of substance use among young adults. This study investigated patterns of substance use among males and females, 18 to 24 years old, after controlling for adolescent parental drinking, living with parents, relationship status, delinquency, and depression. Methods The study sample (N = 10,618) included individuals who participated in Waves I (1994–1995) and III (2001–2002) of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health). The study used latent class analysis to ascertain how patterns of substance use emerged as distinct classes. Results For both males and females, we identified the following 4 classes of substance use: (1) heavy polysubstance use, (2) moderate polysubstance use, (3) alcohol and marijuana, and (4) low-use substance use patterns. Multinomial logistic regression indicated that, for both males and females 18 to 24 years old, experiencing supervisory neglect, being depressed, being single, and engaging in adolescent delinquency serve as risk factors for heavy polysubstance use class membership. Conversely, being black or Hispanic lowered the likelihood of polysubstance use for males and females. For females only, living with parents served as a protective factor that reduced the risk of membership in heavy polysubstance use, moderate polysubstance use, and alcohol and marijuana classes. For males only, being less educated increased the risk of heavy polysubstance use class membership. Conclusions Results from this exploratory study underscore the enduring effect of supervisory neglect on substance use among male and female young adults. Future studies should explore whether these relationships hold over time.

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“…Recent research suggests that psychological dysregulation during adolescence mediates the association of parent-child attachment in childhood and substance use disorder in adulthood (Zhai et al, 2014), but it is not clear to what extent psychological dysregulation contributes to the development of suicidal symptoms. Behavioral under control has also been suggested as a possible mechanism to explain substance use disorders and suicidal symptoms and the association between those symptoms Kelly et al, 2004; Groholt et al, 2000).…”

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Does the Transmissible Liability Index (TLI) assessed in late childhood predict suicidal symptoms at young adulthood?

Cornelius

Kirisci

Reynolds

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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Objective Our previous work demonstrated that the Transmissible Liability Index (TLI), an instrument designed as an index of liability for substance use disorder (SUD), is associated with risk of substance use disorder. This longitudinal study assessed whether TLI measured in 10–12 year olds (late childhood) predicts suicidal behavior from age 12–14 (preadolescence) to age 25 (young adulthood). We hypothesized that TLI would predict number and severity of suicide attempts. Methods Subjects were sons of men who had lifetime history of SUD (N=250), called the High Average Risk (HAR) group, and sons of men with no lifetime history of a SUD (N=250), called the Low Average Risk (LAR) group. The TLI was delineated at baseline (age 10–12), and age-specific versions were administered at 12–14, 16, 19, 22, and 25 years of age. Results TLI was significantly associated with number and severity of lifetime suicide attempts. Conclusions These findings confirm the hypothesis that TLI assessed at late childhood is a predictor of frequency and severity of suicidal behavior from preadolescence to young adulthood.

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Psychological dysregulation during adolescence mediates the association of parent-child attachment in childhood and substance use disorder in adulthood

Cited by 13 publications

References 49 publications

Attachment and Substance Use Disorders—Theoretical Models, Empirical Evidence, and Implications for Treatment

Attachment and Substance Use Disorders—Theoretical Models, Empirical Evidence, and Implications for Treatment

The Influence of Supervisory Neglect on Subtypes of Emerging Adult Substance use after Controlling for Familial Factors, Relationship Status, and Individual Traits

Does the Transmissible Liability Index (TLI) assessed in late childhood predict suicidal symptoms at young adulthood?

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