Patterns of Drug Abuse: Relationships with Ethnicity, Sensation Seeking, and Anxiety.

Kaestner, Elisabeth; And Others

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Publication Date: 1977

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Patterns of Drug Abuse: Relationships with Ethnicity, Sensation Seeking, and Anxiety

Kaestner, Elisabeth; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 45, 3, 462-468, Jun 77

The Sensation-Seeking Scale and The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were administered to 30 white, 30 black, and 30 Hispanic male narcotic drug abusers. White subjects scored significantly higher on the five Sensation-Seeking subscales. No significant differences were obtained between ethnic groups on state or trait anxiety. (Author)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Drug Abuse, Ethnic Groups, Males, Psychological Needs, Racial Differences, Research Projects, Sensory Experience

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Sensation Seeking Scale; State Trait Anxiety Inventory

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