The association between sleep problems, learning disabilities and substance use in adolescence

The current study focused on investigating the relationship between sleep problems, learning disabilities and substance use in adolescence. The literature suggests that adolescents with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to engaging in risk behaviours than adolescents who do not have learning disabilities. Early childhood sleep problems also seem to be a robust marker for substance use in adolescence. The prevalence of sleep problems among adolescents is increasing and is particularly high among those with learning disabilities.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Psychology

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Fakier, Nuraan

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Wild, Lauren

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10480

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10480