Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug Use: Racial and Ethnic Differences among U.S. High School Seniors, 1976-2000

Study examines differences in adolescents' use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs by racial and ethnic groups. Results show significant differences by racial and ethnic groups, and indicate that these differences have changed over time. Future research should examine these differences and s...

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Published inPublic health reports (1974) Vol. 117; p. 567
Main Authors Wallace, John M., Jr, Bachman, Jerald G, O'Malley, Patrick M, Johnston, Lloyd D, Schulenberg, John E, Cooper, Shauna M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Journals Customer Service, Oxford University Press 2002
Subjects
Adolescents
Alcohol Abuse
Cultural Differences
Ethnic Differences
High School Seniors
High Schools
Illegal Drug Use
Tobacco
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Summary:Study examines differences in adolescents' use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs by racial and ethnic groups. Results show significant differences by racial and ethnic groups, and indicate that these differences have changed over time. Future research should examine these differences and seek to identify the sources and consequences of the disparities. (Contains 19 references, 4 tables, and 1 figure.)
ISSN:0033-3549