title: Depression and drug use.
abstract: In this paper findings from a nationwide study on adolescent student population focusing on the association of depressive disorders and drug use are presented. A progressive increase of depressive mood levels is found as we proceed from the non-users to the users of elicit (tobacco, alcohol, psychotropics used without prescription) and illicit substances. The same pattern is also observed with rates of elevated depression scores and self-reported suicide attempts. These findings are discussed in connection with the issue of possible causal relationship between depressive mood and substance dependence.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011639:Public Opinion; D012651:Self Medication; D012907:Smoking; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs