A Comparison of Problems-of-Life for Blacks and Whites Entering Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
作者:
LeeJuliaA.,
MavisBrianE.,
StoffelmayrBertramE.,
期刊:
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
(Taylor Available online 1991)
卷期:
Volume 23,
issue 3
页码: 233-239
ISSN:0279-1072
年代: 1991
DOI:10.1080/02791072.1991.10471584
出版商: Taylor&Francis Group
关键词: alcohol;Blacks;problems-of-life;substance abuse treatment;Whites
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
AbstractBlacks in the general population experience alcohol-related health problems to a greater extent than Whites, even though surveys of drinking behavior find that Blacks generally drink no more than Whites and, in fact, at younger ages Blacks actually drink less than Whites. In this study, Blacks and Whites entering randomly selected state-supported substance abuse treatment programs within a given period of time were interviewed and administered a battery of assessment instruments; results are derived from the Addiction Severity Index. A major research question was whether the higher rates of alcohol-related problems for Blacks in the general population were matched by greater severity of life-problems for Blacks in a clinical treatment population. Blacks had more severe problems than Whites in two problem areas: employment support and other drug use. Results point to socioeconomic factors as well as combined alcohol and other drug use as potential contributors to the greater alcohol-related health problems for Blacks in the general population. Comprehensive study of alcohol and other drug use norms and customs within the Black community is recommended to aid in the development of prevention and treatment strategies for alcohol-related problems among Blacks.
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