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Schroder, Marie D.; Snyder, Peter J.; Sielski, Ireneusz; Mayes, Linda – Brain and Cognition, 2004
The present study examines the potentially harmful effects of prenatal cocaine exposure on later visuospatial memory functions. A novel neuropsychological measure of immediate- and short-term memory for visuospatial information was administered to 40 children, who were identified as cocaine-exposed, and 11 age and socioeconomic status matched…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Cocaine, Drug Use, Children
National Inst. on Drug Abuse (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. – 1991
This report summarizes changes that have occurred in understanding of the health implications of the use and abuse of illegal and legal drugs as a result of research since 1986. It is noted that wherever possible, research findings have been summarized in non-technical language. Some technical material is included because of its basic importance…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Use

Mentis, Michelle; Lundgren, Kristine – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1995
Comparison of the language development profiles of five children exposed prenatally to cocaine and associated risk factors with those of a matched nonexposed control group found that major differences between the two groups were in discourse-pragmatics, with less marked differences in syntactic development. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cocaine, Congenital Impairments, Drug Abuse

Rotholz, David A.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1995
Assessment of eight preschool children with a history of prenatal cocaine exposure and eight peers without such history found no statistically significant differences between groups on multiple behavioral variables or language skills. Cocaine-exposed children did exhibit higher levels of passive behavior. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cocaine, Congenital Impairments, High Risk Students

Glauser, Ann Shanks – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1995
Presents a preliminary phenomenological investigation to obtain a better understanding of the attitudes, motivations, feelings, and beliefs associated with the use of cocaine. Highlights an important aspect of the relationship between cocaine use and earlier experiences of empowerment. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cocaine, Drug Abuse, Emotional Problems

Kerr, Barbara; And Others – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
A survey of 22 writers, 27 artists, and 12 musicians compared their substance use (caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogens, cocaine, tranquilizers, stimulants, and narcotics) with that of a control group. In general, no significant intergroup differences were found. Older participants used marijuana less than younger participants.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Artists, Authors, Cocaine
Famularo, Richard; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
Randomly selected juvenile court records (n=190) of cases of child maltreatment found that 67 percent involved parents who were substance abusers. Specific associations were found between (1) alcohol abuse and physical maltreatment, and (2) cocaine abuse and sexual maltreatment. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse, Cocaine, Court Litigation

Pfennig, Dennis Joseph – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
Describes early twentieth-century responses to the drug problem in the United States. Discusses pressure from the media and reformers to control the availability of drugs such as opium and cocaine that were widely available in over-the-counter medications. Focuses on New York State, which took the lead in enacting drug control legislation. (DK)
Descriptors: Cocaine, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Drug Use

Wade, Jay C. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1994
Examines factors--such as unemployment, economic deprivation, racism, issues pertaining to gender roles--and their contribution to substance abuse in African American men. Specifically reviews the use of alcohol, opiates, crack, and cocaine. Argues that a biopsychosocial model offers the best framework in conceptualizing substance abuse and…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Blacks, Cocaine, Counseling

Edwards, John J.; Kemp, Gina C. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1995
Explores the effects of race and drug of choice among male offenders (n=53) in a minimum security prison. Results indicate that the best adjusted offenders were blacks who identified marijuana as their drug of choice, while the most poorly adjusted offenders were blacks who identified cocaine as their drug of choice. (JPS)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Alcohol Abuse, Blacks, Cocaine
DeSimone, Jeff – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2005
This study examines how drug injection and needle sharing propensities respond when a needle exchange program (NEP) is introduced into a city. I analyze 1989-1995 Drug Use Forecasting data on adult male arrestees from 24 large U.S. cities, in nine of which NEPs opened during the sample period. After controlling for cocaine and heroin prices, AIDS…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Males, Adults, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Smagula, Cynthia S.; Self, David W.; Choi, Kwang-Ho; Simmons, Diana; Walker, John R. – Learning & Memory, 2004
Cocaine produces multiple neuroadaptations with chronic repeated use. Many of these neuroadaptations can be reversed or normalized by extinction training during withdrawal from chronic cocaine self-administration in rats. This article reviews our past and present studies on extinction-induced modulation of the neuroadaptive response to chronic…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Neurology, Animals, Drug Use
Grov, Christian; Bimbi, David S.; Nanin, Jose E.; Parsons, Jeffrey T. – Journal of Drug Education, 2006
Reported rates of recreational drug use among gay and bisexual men are currently rising. Although there has been much empirical research documenting current trends in drug use among gay and bisexual men, little research has empirically contrasted differential rates across urban epicenters, while even less has addressed racial or ethnic variation…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Pacific Islanders, Males, Homosexuality
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. General Government Div. – 1997
Although the United States government invests vast sums of money in the war on drugs, the availability of drugs and the number of persons using illegal drugs are still serious problems. Information that Congress can use in improving drug control strategies is provided here. Some of the report's highlights include current research on promising…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Crime Prevention, Drug Legislation, Federal Programs
Krutilla, Jennifer O. – 1993
Researchers have identified three variables to explain the diversity among children born to cocaine/polydrug using women: (1) the dysfunctional family histories of the maternal user; (2) the purity, dosage, and regularity of illicit drugs used during pregnancy; and (3) subsequent mother-child interaction following birth and during formative…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Crack, Drug Abuse, Early Intervention