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Direct linkPeters, Ronald J.; Meshack, Angela F.; Kelder, Steven H.; Webb, Patrick; Smith, Dexter; Garner, Kevin – Journal of Drug Education, 2007
While the epidemiologic trends concerning alprazolam (Xanax[R]) are unknown, the use of benzodiazepines, in general, has increased in popularity among youth within recent years. To shed light on the drug problem, the current pilot study used a qualitative approach to investigate relevant beliefs, norms, and perceived addiction associated with…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Social Behavior, Behavior Standards, Social Reinforcement
Peer reviewedHarlow, Kirk C.; Swint, J. Michael – Journal of Drug Education, 1989
Explored drug overdose mortality and its economic consequences through examination of Texas mortality data from 1980-86. Compared crude mortality rates across 10 drug categories. Found drug overdose mortality costs had more than doubled over 6-year period. Found men had greater illicit drug overdose risk than women; women had greater prescribed…
Descriptors: Adults, Death, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
