Dependence on legal and illegal psychotropic substances

Abstract. Manifold measures and successes in the last years have not prevented the continued spreading of the use of nicotine and alcohol in Germany. The prevalence rates of the use of these legal ...

Legal and illegal drugs in adolescence: Use and misuse, risk and protective factors in a representative sample of 14- to 15-year-olds

Abstract. Use and misuse, age of first substance use, and prevalence of problematic use of legal (alcohol, nicotine) and ...

Factors predisposing to early onset of tobacco use

Abstract. The aim of this study is to examine social and individual factors predisposing to early onset of tobacco use in adolescence as being one of the best predictors for later tobacco dependence. In a ...

Binge drinking in adolescents: Correlations with temperament, peers, and parenting styles

Abstract. During the last years, binge drinking has become common among German adolescents. Novelty seeking, delinquency, and peer behavior as well as parental ...

A developmental model of substance abuse in early adulthood

Abstract. Development of a longitudinal model of the genesis of substance abuse in 25-year olds with special consideration of preceding mental disorders. Epidemiological longitudinal study (...

Corporal punishment: Prevalence and impact on psychological development of preschool children

Abstract. The use of corporal punishment (CP) or spanking of children is still widespread, despite overwhelming evidence that harsh punishment in particular may ...

Fibromyalgia: A somatic disorder or an unspecified psychological disturbance?

Abstract. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a multilocal, noninflammatory pain disorder manifesting as specific tender points of the musculoskeletal system. It includes multiple functional ...