Use of drugs, coping styles, mental absorption and some outcomes related to health and social activity

Journal/Book: Eur Addict Res. 1997; 3: Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009 Basel, Switzerland. Karger. 192-198.

Abstract: We examined basic coping styles, mental absorption, sensation seeking, use of alcohol, contacts with the health care system and the level of social activity and physical exercise in two drug groups, a hashish/marihuana group (n = 46) and a heroin etc. Group (n = 19), and a comparison group (n = 46) with no drug use. Compared to the comparison group, the drug groups had elevated scores on Tellegen's Absorption Scale and on the novelty subscale of the Arnett Inventory of Sensation Seeking. The hashish/marihuana group had elevated scores on the Millon Behavioral Health Inventory (MBHI) sociable, confident and forceful style. The heroin etc. Group had elevated scores on the inhibited coping style. The heroin etc. Group also had elevated anxiety scores on the MBHI psychogenic attitude scales. This group drank almost 5 times more alcohol than the comparison group. The hashish/marihuana group drank almost twice as much as the comparison group. There were also differences between the groups in beverage preferences. There were no differences between the drug users and the comparison group in frequency of contacts with the health care system and no differences in level of social activity and physical exercise or participation in sports.

Note: Article Watten RG, Natl Inst Alcohol & Drug Res, Dannevigsveien 10, N-0463 Oslo, NORWAY

Keyword(s): mental absorption; sensation seeking; drugs; alcohol; activity; SENSATION SEEKING; NEGATIVE AFFECTIVITY; PERSONALITY; DEPENDENCE; COMPLAINTS; ALCOHOL; STRESS

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