OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship between impulsivity and smoking cessation treatment response among adolescents.
METHODS
Thirty adolescent smokers participated in a high school based smoking… (More)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the CNS, typically striking adults during the primary productive time of their life. The symptoms of MS can restrict the individual’s physical activity and… (More)
A comprehensive review of cost drivers associated with alcohol abuse, heavy drinking, and alcohol dependence for high-income countries was conducted. The data from 14 identified cost studies were… (More)
BACKGROUND
Recently, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of the roles of fathers in understanding normative developmental processes. Increased attention has been given to the roles… (More)
This research compared adolescent daily smokers (n=25) and nonsmokers (n=26) on different measures of impulsivity. Assessments included question-based measures of delay (DDQ) and probability (PDQ)… (More)
A preliminary examination of mental health and gambling characteristics as a function of alcohol use in adolescents was conducted in a nationally representative sample of 16- and 17-year-olds using… (More)
Clinicians providing treatment for children and families often question which family members to include in therapy. Historically, mothers were included in child-oriented therapy to a greater degree… (More)
The aim of this study was to examine smoking-specific weight concerns in a well-characterized sample of adolescent daily smokers and the influence of gender, age, and body mass index (BMI).… (More)
Given the connections between feelings and well-being within the family, we addressed gender differences and similarities of feelings within the family. We explored adolescents’, mothers’, and… (More)
PURPOSE
To develop and to conduct a preliminary evaluation of smoking cessation messages targeted for adolescents.
METHOD
We (a) conducted a formative evaluation to identify the optimal content and… (More)