Children Use Drugs

Has poor sleep patterns in childhood can lead children to become drug users and like to consume alcohol in her teens.

A study found, children who have difficulty sleeping between the ages of 3-11 years, will be more likely to use drugs in childhood. This research is linked to adolescent drug users, who are generally aged 18 and 21 years. The result, 386 young drug users experiencing sleep disorders in childhood.

Mary Wong, a professor of psychology at Idaho State University, USA said, "feeling tired, excessive trigger is easily seduced teens negative influences. In adolescent males, are usually easily distracted invitation to smoke and use drugs. While at adolescent girls, more easily persuaded to consume alcoholic beverages. "
Worse, according to Wong, if this condition is not immediately handled properly, usually teenagers will continue to be close to drugs and alcohol throughout his life.

Tim Roehrs, director of research, Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit, said the study shows children are more likely to suffer sleep problems than adults. "In essence, sleep quality is important. So, if your child is experiencing this problem, should not be underestimated and immediately find the solution."

The research is published in the journal 'Alcoholism: Clinical Experimental Research '.