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

• Published in: Public 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...