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The aim of this study was to examine the relation of the personality dimensions anxiety sensitivity, negative thinking, impulsivity and sensation seeking with disorders in the use of substances in individuals with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). The data were collected with the SURPS (personality dimensions) and the DumID-Q (substance use) among 118 persons admitted to care facilities for persons with MBID and severe behavioral problems. Participants’ mean IQ was 71.1 with a mean age of 20.5 years. The authors found that individuals with lower levels of anxiety sensitivity, higher levels of negative thinking, impulsivity and sensation seeking showed higher risks for disorders in alcohol use. Individuals with higher levels of negative thinking and sensation seeking had higher risks for disorders in drug use. The SURPS personality dimensions identify persons at increased risk for substance use disorders and might be useful in developing personalized substance use interventions for individuals with MBID.