Psychopathic Traits Are Associated with Lifetime History of Nicotine Dependence among Incarcerated Offenders

Conclusions/Importance: Though associated with small effect sizes, our results support the notion that lifestyle/behavioral psychopathic traits represent a general risk factor for engaging in risky behavior associated with deleterious health consequences, including nicotine use. Our results hold implications for the development of treatment approaches, designed to reduce problematic levels of substance use among individuals scoring high on psychopathy.PMID:36683568 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2023.2167495

Source: Substance Use and Misuse - January 23, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: J Michael Maurer Bethany G Edwards Carla L Harenski Kent A Kiehl Source Type: research