Table 8.
Standardized regression coefficients for alcohol abuse and dependence at age 35
| Predictor | Abuse | Dependence |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Parental education | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Single parent home | −0.01 | 0.05 |
| Parental drinking | 0.12**/0.09* | 0.09** |
| Religious attendance | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Grades | −0.02 | −0.00 |
| College plans | −0.00 | −0.00 |
| Truancy | 0.02* | 0.03* |
| Evenings out | 0.00 | −0.01 |
| Risk taking | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Aggression | 0.01 | −0.07* |
| Theft/property damage | 0.09*/0.15* | 0.12** |
| Self esteem | −0.03 | −0.02 |
| Depressive affect | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Cigarette use | 0.05* | 0.04** |
| Age 18 heavy drinking | 0.09* | 0.08** |
| Marijuana use | 0.13**/0.05* | 0.10**/0.06* ** |
| Other illicit drug use | 0.07* | 0.15* |
*
Note: = p < 0.01
**
= p < 0.001; Where two coefficients appear the left is for men and the right is for women