Psychopathic Traits Are Associated with Lifetime History of Nicotine Dependence among Incarcerated Offenders.

ABSTRACT: Background: Individuals scoring high on psychopathy engage in problematic patterns of alcohol and illicit substance use. However, our understanding regarding the association between psychopathy and nicotine use remains limited, which is surprising, given the detrimental consequences associated with such use. Previous studies have observed significant correlations between psychopathic traits (particularly Factor 2 scores assessing lifestyle/behavioral and antisocial traits from the Psychopathy Checklist - Revised [PCL-R]) and increased frequency of nicotine use. However, no study has investigated whether individuals scoring high on psychopathy are characterized by problematic patterns of nicotine use, including lifetime history of nicotine dependence.Objectives: The current st

SUBMITTER: Maurer JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9970823 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature