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Peer reviewedNaylor, Adam H.; Gardner, Doug; Zaichkowsky, Len – Adolescence, 2001
High school students (N=1,515) in Massachusetts were surveyed about whether participation in athletics promoted a healthier lifestyle and decreased use of recreational drugs. Participation in athletics did promote a healthier lifestyle and athletes were significantly less likely to use cocaine, psychedelic drugs, or smoke cigarettes. However, work…
Descriptors: Athletes, Cocaine, Drinking, Drug Education
Peer reviewedSpence, John C.; Gauvin, Lise – Journal of Drug Education, 1996
Using a stratified random sampling procedure, 754 student athletes were surveyed regarding drug and alcohol use in eight different sports from eight universities across Canada. Provides statistics of substances athletes reported using, including pain medications, weight loss products, anabolic steroids, smokeless tobacco products, alcohol,…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Athletes, Behavior Standards, Cocaine
