Identifying Official Government Websites

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What is the consistent finding in studies examining the origins of AOD use problems?

Cigarette smoking is closely related with AOD use.

At what age range do most research studies in this area focus on?

High school–aged youth (e.g., 14–18 years old).

What is a key factor influencing the initiation and progression of tobacco and AOD use among adolescents?

Peer influences.

What is the sequence of substance use initiation among adolescents?

Cigarettes or alcohol prior to other drugs. Signup and view all the answers

Why are tobacco and alcohol often referred to as 'gateway drugs'?

Due to their ready availability and influence of sociocultural and biological factors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between adolescent cigarette smoking and illicit drug use?

Strongly associated, with greater risk for marijuana and other drug abuse or dependence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical period for the development of psychoactive substance use?

The high school years. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to address tobacco-specific interventions in AOD use disorder treatment programs for adolescents?

To prevent or reduce the escalation of AOD use problems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical domain extensions for federal government websites?

.gov or .mil Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'https://' in a website's URL ensure?

Secure connection and encryption of transmitted information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in providing access to scientific literature?

Provides access to scientific literature Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference in treating smoking cessation in adolescents with AOD use disorders compared to others?

Relatively intensive multicomponent programs are more effective Signup and view all the answers

Why is smoking cessation treatment especially important for youth with AOD use disorders?

Smoking is especially common among this population Signup and view all the answers

What are some special considerations for adolescent smoking cessation treatment?

Peer influences, motivation, and nicotine dependence Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of research on smoking cessation treatment for youth with AOD use disorders?

Limited research, but few studies suggest feasibility and potential effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended citation practice for material appearing in this journal?

Citation of the source is appreciated, but not required Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Official Government Websites

Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil
Ensure the site is secure by checking for https://
This ensures encryption and secure transmission of sensitive information

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Provides access to scientific literature
Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement or agreement with contents

Authors' Affiliations

Mark G. Myers, Ph.D. - professor of psychiatry at University of California, San Diego, and staff psychologist at Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System
John F. Kelly, Ph.D. - associate director of Addiction Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of Psychiatry at Harvard University

Copyright Information

Unless otherwise noted, material in this journal is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission
Citation of the source is appreciated

Adolescent Smoking Cessation Treatment

Smoking often develops concurrently with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders in youth
Special considerations for adolescent smoking cessation treatment include peer influences, motivation, and nicotine dependence
Little research has addressed smoking cessation treatment for youth with AOD use disorders, but findings suggest feasibility and potential effectiveness
Adolescents with AOD use disorders may benefit from intensive multicomponent programs for smoking cessation
Additional research is needed to address including tobacco-specific interventions in AOD use disorder treatment programs

Origins of AOD Use Problems

Cigarette smoking is closely related to AOD use and abuse
Most research focuses on high school–aged youth (14–18 years old)
Peer influences are a significant factor in the initiation and progression of tobacco and AOD use
Ethnic and regional variations exist in the development of psychoactive substance use

Gateway Drugs

Tobacco and alcohol are often referred to as "gateway drugs"
These substances are among the first consumed by adolescents due to ready availability and sociocultural and biological factors
Adolescent cigarette smoking is strongly associated with illicit drug use and increases the risk of marijuana and other drug abuse or dependence

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Learn how to verify the authenticity of government websites and ensure secure online interactions. This quiz covers the basics of identifying official government websites and securing online information.