PURPOSE: The current study examined gender and racial/ethnic (Hispanics, non-Hispanic
Caucasians, non-Hispanic African Americans, and non-Hispanic Asians) differences in …

Purpose Little qualitative research has examined factors associated with care in substance
abuse treatment agencies in Southeastern rural communities. This study explored client …

Background While several studies have shown a high association between cannabis use
and use of other illicit drugs, the predictors of progression from cannabis to other illicit drugs …

Background and aim Previous studies have shown a relationship between schizophrenia
and cannabis use. As both traits are substantially heritable, a shared genetic liability could …

While many adolescents and young adults experiment with substances (eg, alcohol,
cigarette smoking, marijuana), recent research suggests that rural youth and young adults …

The purpose of this study is to utilize the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) to
expand the construct of efficacy in the adolescent substance use context. Using survey data …

Objetivo principal: analizar la asociación entre perfil sociodemográfico, variables del
sistema familiar y consumo de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas en la vida de los adolescentes …

ABSTRACT Background/Objectives: The drug normalization framework investigates the
social integration of substance use. This article contributes a quantitative assessment of …

PURPOSE: To examine the extent to which young adults initiate smoking between the ages
of 18 and 21 years; to characterize the frequency and quantity of use among initiators; and to …

OBJETIVO: Identificar os fatores de risco para dependência do álcool na adolescência.
MÉTODOS: Revisão integrativa com 21 artigos publicados entre 2000 e 2009, capturados …