The impact of early school behavior and educational achievement on adult drug use disorders: A prospective study

Kate E. Fothergill; Margaret E. Ensminger; Kerry M. Green; Rosa M. Crum; Judith Robertson; Hee Soon Juon

doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.08.001

The impact of early school behavior and educational achievement on adult drug use disorders: A prospective study

Kate E. Fothergill, Margaret E. Ensminger, Kerry M. Green, Rosa M. Crum, Judith Robertson, Hee Soon Juon

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Abstract

Few longitudinal studies have examined the effects of education on drug use disorders among community populations of African Americans. This study explores the impact of multiple early education indicators on later problem drug use in an African American population followed for more than 35 years. The initial cohort comprised all 1st graders (N = 1242, 51% female) living in the Woodlawn community of Chicago in 1966. Follow-up assessments were conducted in adolescence (1975-76), early adulthood (1992-93), and mid adulthood (2002-03). One or both adult interviews were completed by 1053 individuals providing information for identifying lifetime drug use disorders. Logistic regression with multiple imputation revealed several important relationships between early education indicators and DSM-III-R/DSM-IV drug use disorders. Specifically, the risk for adult problem drug use was related to: underachievement in 1st grade; low 7th and 8th grade standardized math scores; both suspension from and skipping school in adolescence; not having a high school diploma (compared to having a college degree), and having a diploma or GED (compared to having a college degree). Also, 1st graders characterized as shy by their teachers were less likely to develop problem drug use in adulthood. Results indicate potential opportunities for targeted intervention at multiple life stages.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	191-199
Number of pages	9
Journal	Drug and alcohol dependence
Volume	92
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2007.08.001
State	Published - Jan 1 2008

Keywords

African Americans
Classroom behaviors
Drug use disorders
Educational attainment
Longitudinal study
School performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Toxicology
Pharmacology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Pharmacology (medical)

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