TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Caffeine dependence in teenagers
JO  - Drug and alcohol dependence
A1  - Bernstein, Gail A.
A1  - Carroll, Marilyn E.
A1  - Thuras, Paul D.
A1  - Cosgrove, Kelly P.
A1  - Roth, Megan E.
SP  - 1
EP  - 6
VL  - 66
IS  - 1
N2  - This study identifies and characterizes symptoms of caffeine dependence in adolescents. Thirty-six adolescents who consumed caffeine daily and had some features of caffeine dependence on telephone screen were scheduled for outpatient evaluation. Evaluation included the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children-IV-Youth Version (DISC-IV) and modified DISC-IV questions that assessed caffeine dependence based on DSM-IV substance dependence criteria. Of 36 subjects, 41.7% (n=15) reported tolerance to caffeine, 77.8% (n=28) described withdrawal symptoms after cessation or reduction of caffeine intake, 38.9% (n=14) reported desire or unsuccessful attempts to control use, and 16.7% (n=6) endorsed use despite knowledge of physical or psychological problems associated with caffeine. There was no significant difference in the amount of caffeine consumed daily by caffeine dependent versus non-dependent teenagers. These findings are important due to the vast number of adolescents who drink caffeinated beverages.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0376-8716
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -