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Drug Use among Hispanic Youth: Examining Common and Unique Contributing Factors

Saki Cabrera Strait

Division of Organizational Strategy and Development Claremont Graduate University Research Institute

Designing effective programs to reduce alcohol and other drug use among Hispanic youth requires delineation of cultural influences on substance use. Although alcohol is used more than any other addictive substance, the influences for onset of alcohol and other substance use vary among ethnic groups. This review, therefore, examined common and unique factors that contribute to drug use among Hispanic youth. To avoid overgeneralization and to maximize construct validity, only studies that sampled Hispanics were included. Mainstream and subcultural theories that help explain drug use among Hispanic youth are provided. Observations about future directions for research and drug prevention among Hispanic youth are provided as well.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 1, 89-103 (1999)
DOI: 10.1177/0739986399211007
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