abstract：:This study investigated differences in alcohol consumption and the use of protective strategies (i.e., eating and designated drivers) between European American, African American, and Hispanic American college students. Gender differences were also examined. The study sample was drawn from a large southeastern universi...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Lawrence SA,Abel EM,Hall T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined differences in substance use and related risk factors in a matched sample of Hispanic and White non-Hispanic adolescents receiving brief alcohol counseling. Findings revealed that the White non-Hispanic adolescents reported smoking a higher number of cigarettes per day. The Hispanic adolescents rep...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Hernandez L,Eaton CA,Fairlie AM,Chun TH,Spirito A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This project aimed to develop a tool for assessing and planning culturally competent and relevant chemical dependence treatment services for African American clients and their families. Focus groups were conducted with experts in African American culture and chemical dependence in eight substance abuse programs servin...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Shorkey C,Windsor LC,Spence R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to develop an instrument that can be used to identify clients' readiness for spiritual development and its relationship with their participation in American Indian/Alaskan Native practices. Female clients and staff from Guiding Star, the female residential substance abuse program at Native...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Chong J,Fortier Y,Morris TL

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recipients of welfare benefits have elevated rates of mental health and substance-related problems relative to the general public; however, low acculturation among Latinos may be a protective factor for both conditions. Lower acculturation among Latinos is associated with lower levels of mental health and substance-re...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Campos MD,Podus D,Anglin MD,Warda U

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the consequences of drug use and abuse across Latino gay men's (LGM) lives. We also explore the role social networks play in LGM's access to drug use, as well as identifying the role of social support in regulating drug intake. Using a thematic content analysis, we analyzed a subsample (n = 16) of...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Bauermeister JA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on the perceived sources of cessation information and the reasons why alternative school students would attend a smoking cessation program were collected from 302 students at an alternative high school who were surveyed through the Safer Decisions Program in Houston, Texas. Data collection took place between Sept...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Peters RJ,Amos C,Meshack A,Yacoubian GS,Essien EJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adolescents use tobacco at earlier ages and in larger quantities compared to non-AIAN peers. Regular tobacco use was examined against five protective factors (peer networks supportive of not using drugs, college aspirations, team sports, playing music, and volunteerism). Partic...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Osilla KC,Lonczak HS,Mail PD,Larimer ME,Marlatt GA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined neighborhood effects on the drug use of American Indian youth of the Southwest. We compared these effects with American Indian and non-American Indian youth in order to examine the universality of neighborhood disorganization as a risk factor for drug use. Neighborhood level variables included unem...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Yabiku ST,Dixon Rayle A,Okamoto SK,Marsiglia FF,Kulis S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies on immigration and adolescence show that youth experience a variety of emotional and cognitive adjustments as well as conflicts related to acculturation and the realities of life in their new country. Such conditions place many of them at increased risk for psychosocial problems including personal stress, inte...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Isralowitz RE,Reznik A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drinking patterns among indigenous Sami and non-Sami adolescents in northern Norway were explored. Longitudinal data were collected in 1994/95 among 2,950 high school students (RR: 85%) and in 1997/98 among 1,510 follow-ups (RR: 57%). Longitudinally, Sami had significantly lower drinking rates for all measures. An inc...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Spein AR,Sexton H,Kvernmo SE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study offers cross-sectional analysis of data collected from the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness and Use Study (ASAAUS). Data collection took place in October 2003 via a self-administered survey. Students who reported sexual abuse history in or around campus were 4 times more likely to report current amphet...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Martin Q,Peters RJ,Amos CE,Yacoubian GS,Johnson RJ,Meshack A,Essien EJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the association between drug sales and violence has been a central focus of gang research since the 1980s, the issue of drug use within gangs has been given much less attention. This is especially true in the case of marijuana. This lack of interest is surprising given the extent to which gang members use mariju...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： MacKenzie K,Hunt G,Joe-Laidler K

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous research has suggested that the use of 3, 4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "ecstasy") is primarily concentrated among white users. These studies, however, have all been conducted at single points in time. No research has examined the temporal relationship between race and the use of ecstasy. In the cu...

journal_title：Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse

authors： Yacoubian GS Jr,Urbach BJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00