Fernanda Cerutti

Internalizing and externalizing symptoms of crack-cocaine users

The present study aimed to analyse the psychopathological functioning of crack-cocaine users compared to the general population. It is a quantitative cross-sectional study. A sample of 971 adults, aged from 18 to 59 years, was divided in two groups: crack-cocaine users and general population, selected by convenience sampling. Results: Statistical analysis, using Pearson’s chi-square test, showed a significant association between crack-cocaine users and a greater severity in internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Binary logistic regression analysis using the conditional stepwise backward method showed a severity model for the use of crack-cocaine adjusted to the gender, age, schooling, and anxiety/depression symptoms variables. Conclusions: Based on the results, the comorbidities associated with crack-cocaine use should be investigated to ensure an appropriate treatment for these users.

INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL ATTITUDES ON SUBSTANCE CONSUMPTION IN ADOLESCENCE

The aim of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to analyze the relationship between the perception of adolescents about their tendency to use psychoactive substances and their parents’ attitudes. 487 Brazilian adolescents participated. For statistical analysis the Multinomial Logit Model was used, where the Stepwise method for selecting variables was applied. Tobacco, alcohol and marijuana were related to the variables of greatest influence on the use, abuse and dependence of these substances. Findings showed that an unloving father increases the possibility that the child becomes tobacco dependent (p = * Av. Ipiranga, 6681, Partenon, Porto Alegre – RS, 90619-900, Brasil, 55 (51) 3320-3500 – Ramal 4986. argimoni@pucrs.br Os autores agradecem aos alunos da graduação em psicologia da PUCRS e da URI/FW pela colaboração na coleta dos dados. Ressaltam o apoio financeiro recebido pela CAPES e CNPQ. Referencia:Cerutti, F., Ramos, S. P. & Argimon, I.I.L. (2015). A implicação das atitudes parentais no uso de drogas na adolescencia. Acta Colombiana de Psicología, 18 (2), 73-181. DOI: 10.14718/ACP.2015.18.2.15 174 FeRnAndA CeRutti, SéRgio de PAulA RAmoS, iRAni iRACemA de limA ARgimon 0.001). An unloving mother is most likely to have a tobacco dependent child (p = 0.001). Father’s control is a protective factor for experimenting with tobacco smoking (p = 0.023) and for marijuana dependence (p = 0.042). The relationship between substance consumption in adolescence and the perception young people have about their parents’ attitudes was emphasized.

INFLUENCIA DE LAS ACTITUDES DE LOS PADRES EN EL CONSUMO DE DROGAS EN LA ADOLESCENCIA

The aim of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to analyze the relationship between the perception of adolescents about their tendency to use psychoactive substances and their parents’ attitudes. 487 Brazilian adolescents participated. For statistical analysis the Multinomial Logit Model was used, where the Stepwise method for selecting variables was applied. Tobacco, alcohol and marijuana were related to the variables of greatest influence on the use, abuse and dependence of these substances. Findings showed that an unloving father increases the possibility that the child becomes tobacco dependent (p = * Av. Ipiranga, 6681, Partenon, Porto Alegre – RS, 90619-900, Brasil, 55 (51) 3320-3500 – Ramal 4986. argimoni@pucrs.br Os autores agradecem aos alunos da graduação em psicologia da PUCRS e da URI/FW pela colaboração na coleta dos dados. Ressaltam o apoio financeiro recebido pela CAPES e CNPQ. Referencia:Cerutti, F., Ramos, S. P. & Argimon, I.I.L. (2015). A implicação das atitudes parentais no uso de drogas na adolescencia. Acta Colombiana de Psicología, 18 (2), 73-181. DOI: 10.14718/ACP.2015.18.2.15 174 FeRnAndA CeRutti, SéRgio de PAulA RAmoS, iRAni iRACemA de limA ARgimon 0.001). An unloving mother is most likely to have a tobacco dependent child (p = 0.001). Father’s control is a protective factor for experimenting with tobacco smoking (p = 0.023) and for marijuana dependence (p = 0.042). The relationship between substance consumption in adolescence and the perception young people have about their parents’ attitudes was emphasized.

A IMPLICAÇÃO DAS ATITUDES PARENTAIS NO USO DE DROGAS NA ADOLESCÊNCIA

The aim of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to analyze the relationship between the perception of adolescents about their tendency to use psychoactive substances and their parents’ attitudes. 487 Brazilian adolescents participated. For statistical analysis the Multinomial Logit Model was used, where the Stepwise method for selecting variables was applied. Tobacco, alcohol and marijuana were related to the variables of greatest influence on the use, abuse and dependence of these substances. Findings showed that an unloving father increases the possibility that the child becomes tobacco dependent (p = * Av. Ipiranga, 6681, Partenon, Porto Alegre – RS, 90619-900, Brasil, 55 (51) 3320-3500 – Ramal 4986. argimoni@pucrs.br Os autores agradecem aos alunos da graduação em psicologia da PUCRS e da URI/FW pela colaboração na coleta dos dados. Ressaltam o apoio financeiro recebido pela CAPES e CNPQ. Referencia:Cerutti, F., Ramos, S. P. & Argimon, I.I.L. (2015). A implicação das atitudes parentais no uso de drogas na adolescencia. Acta Colombiana de Psicología, 18 (2), 73-181. DOI: 10.14718/ACP.2015.18.2.15 174 FeRnAndA CeRutti, SéRgio de PAulA RAmoS, iRAni iRACemA de limA ARgimon 0.001). An unloving mother is most likely to have a tobacco dependent child (p = 0.001). Father’s control is a protective factor for experimenting with tobacco smoking (p = 0.023) and for marijuana dependence (p = 0.042). The relationship between substance consumption in adolescence and the perception young people have about their parents’ attitudes was emphasized.