Childhood ADHD Symptoms and Future Illicit Drug Use: The Role of Adolescent Cigarette Use

ConclusionsThe findings support the notion that smoking status during early adolescence may mediate the association between childhood ADHD symptoms and risk of later adult drug use. Interventions to prevent smoking among adolescents may be particularly effective at decreasing subsequent drug use, especially among children with ADHD symptoms.

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Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology - July 17, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research