Prevalence of smoking among male secondary school students in Arar City, Saudi Arabia
Abstract Introduction: Tobacco is one of the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Tobacco consumption among teenagers is a major…
adolescents
HIV self‐testing: breaking the barriers to uptake of testing among men and adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa, experiences from STAR demonstration projects in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Abstract Introduction: Social, structural and systems barriers inhibit uptake of HIV testing. HIV self‐testing (HIVST) has shown promising uptake by…
Examining the Association and Directionality between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use among Adolescents and Young Adults in the U.S. and Canada—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the association and directionality between mental health disorders and…
Problem Gambling and Delinquent Behaviours Among Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Abstract Electronic supplementary material: The online version of this article (10.1007/s10899-018-9754-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.…
Cannabis and Amphetamine Use Among Adolescents in Five Asian Countries
Abstract Introduction: There has been a global increase in illicit drug use among young people. The aim of this study…
Chronic Δ9-THC Exposure Differently Affects Histone Modifications in the Adolescent and Adult Rat Brain
Abstract Adolescence represents a vulnerable period for the psychiatric consequences of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) exposure, however, the molecular underpinnings of this…
Cross-sectional examination of the association of co-occurring alcohol misuse and traumatic brain injury on mental health and conduct problems in adolescents in Ontario, Canada
Abstract Objective: This study describes the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and hazardous drinking on mental health and behavioural…
Pathological Internet Use and Risk-Behaviors among European Adolescents
Abstract Risk-behaviors are a major contributor to the leading causes of morbidity among adolescents and young people; however, their association…
Developing the Moti-4 intervention, assessing its feasibility and pilot testing its effectiveness
Abstract Background: The Moti-4 intervention was developed to prevent addiction and other health problems among vulnerable adolescent cannabis users. The…
Adolescents’ perception of substance use and factors influencing its use: a qualitative study in Abu Dhabi
Abstract Objective: The objective of this article is to gain a deeper understanding of the attitudes and perceptions of adolescents…