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Peer reviewedMatykiewicz, Lynn; La Grange, Linda; Reyes, Edward; Vance, Peter; Wang, Mu – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 1997
Compared adjudicated male adolescents (N=37) to middle school students on measures of glucose nadir and urinary 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid), a serotonin metabolite. Results show that adjudicated youth had significantly lower levels of both substances, supporting previous studies linking low glucose and 5-HIAA levels to impulsivity,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Aggression, Alcohol Abuse
