The Comparison of Smoking Predisposition Factors and Risky Behaviors in Smoker and non-Smoker Soldiers

Aim: Smoking is considered as a gateway to drug use and other highrisk behaviors. The purpose of this study was to compare the causes of smoking and high-risk behaviors in smoker and non-smoker soldiers.
This cross-sectional study was conducted on soldiers of a military unit. 360 soldiers were selected by random sampling method and responded to a questionnaire on risk factors and protective substance use. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate analysis of variance.
The mean of the tendency to substance use¡ positive attitude towards drug use¡ sensation-seeking¡ family conflicts¡ and sexuality in regular smokers was higher than those in the irregular smoker group and in subjects without experience of consumption was less than in the last two groups. There was a significant relationship (p Cigarette smoking is prone to high-risk behaviors and consumption of other drugs.