Substance use in childhood and adolescence and its associations with quality of life and behavioral strengths and difficulties.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substance use in childhood and adolescence continues to be a current health concern. The aims of the present study were to identify trends in the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and cannabis in children and adolescents in the last 10 years and to assess associations between substance use and quality of life and behavioral strengths and difficulties.

Methods

Substance use was examined in 1829 9- to 18-year-old German children and adolescents participating in the LIFE Child cohort study between 2011 and 2020. Quality of life was investigated using the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire. The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to assess behavioral strengths and difficulties. Associations were assessed using linear regression analyses. All effects were adjusted for a

SUBMITTER: Frobel W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8831000 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature