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Are Adolescents with ADHD Interested in Genetic Testing for Nicotine Addiction Susceptibility?

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: It has been well-established that some adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for cigarette smoking. Current research on the genetic basis of this association could ultimately translate into genetic tests capable of identifying smoking-prone adolescents with ADHD. In this study we examined 81 ADHD affected adolescents' (age 13-21) interest in genetic testing for nicotine addiction susceptibility. Fifty-seven percent of adolescents indicated a fair amount of interest or more in testing. Most adolescents indicated that the personal information revealed from testing would be either useful (29%) or interesting (37%). Implications for genetically-informed smoking prevention and cessation interventions in high risk adolescents with ADHD are discussed.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph7041694

Authors: Linda J. Herbert, Leslie R. Walker, McKane E. Sharff, Anisha A. Abraham, Kenneth P. Tercyak

Institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Seattle Children's Hospital, Georgetown University, Georgetown University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016