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Peer reviewedMomodou, N. Darboe; And Others – Adolescence, 1996
Discusses the emergence of a new type of abused drug, dextromethorphan, which is used in cough syrup. Presents the results of the first phase of a comprehensive investigation of this phenomenon in the Waynesboro, Pa. school district. Survey data indicate abuse of cough syrup has increased over the years and is increasingly perceived as a problem…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Peer reviewedCates, Jim A.; Markley, Jeffrey – Adolescence, 1992
Compared 15 male prostitutes and 15 nonprostitutes from same cohort. Found heavier drug and alcohol use, more limited vocational success and aspirations, and greater alcohol use among family members of male prostitutes. Male prostitutes were also more likely to identify themselves as drug or alcohol addicted. No significant differences were found…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Antisocial Behavior, Drug Addiction
Peer reviewedJenkins, Jeanne E. – Adolescence, 1996
Examined the importance of students' academic performance levels and extracurricular activities as predictors of drug involvement relative to peer influence. Data were obtained from 2,229 randomly selected students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades from school districts in northeastern Ohio. At all grade levels, involvement in extracurricular…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, After School Programs, Athletics
