Profiling the druggie lifestyle: Characteristics related to southern college students' use of illicit drugs

    Authors

    E. E. Mustaine;R. Tewksbury

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Sociol. Spectr.

    Keywords

    SUBSTANCE USE; MARIJUANA USE; UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS; NATIONAL SURVEY; ALCOHOL-USE; HIGH-SCHOOL; ADOLESCENT; DRINKING; POPULATION; SMOKING; Sociology

    Abstract

    Drawing on self-report survey data from a sample of 1,2 18 Southern college/university students collected in 1998, this study examines the relationship of demographics, family and background statuses, peer influences, experiences of alcohol and tobacco use, and academic activities as they influence the use of illicit drugs. Separate examinations are conducted to construct the profile of individuals who use marijuana only and those who use harder (i.e., cocaine, stimulants, LSD, opiates, ecstasy) drugs. Results reveal that marijuana-only users received little/inconsistent supervision as children, are members of fewer social clubs/organizations, are more likely to skip class, smoke, party with friends, get drunk often, and get drunk in public. Harder drug users report little/inconsistent supervision as children, getting drunk frequently and In public, are less far along in their schooling, spend their leisure time partying at friends' homes or bars where they are regulars, and/or going to concerts, and/or attending club functions, and are tobacco smokers.

    Journal Title

    Sociological Spectrum

    Volume

    24

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2004

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    157

    Last Page

    189

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000188995000002

    ISSN

    0273-2173

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