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Peer reviewedMc Killip, Jack; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1973
A drug-use survey was administered in a large metropolitan, middle class high school to test two hypotheses: a. drug users can be divided according to the types of drugs used (tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana vs. opiates, LSD, amphetamines, etc.); and, b. respondents' drug use is significantly related to their peers drug use. Both hypotheses were…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education
Peer reviewedSmart, Reginald G.; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1976
A study was conducted with students in grade 9 in two Ontario schools, with one group receiving six periods of drug education and the control school none at all. The peer-oriented program led to more knowledge about drugs, but no differences in the use of drugs or in attitudes. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Patterns, Drug Education, High School Students
Direct linkPeters, Ronald J., Jr.; Kelder, Steven H.; Markham, Christine M.; Yacoubian, George S., Jr.; Peters, LeCresha A.; Ellis, Artist – Journal of Drug Education, 2003
In the current study, we used a qualitative approach to investigate relevant beliefs and norms associated with codeine and promethazine hydrochloride cough syrup (CPHCS) consumption, initiation, and perceived addiction among 48 alternative school students who identified themselves as current CPHCS users. In general, both boys and girls believed…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Norms, Gender Differences, Nontraditional Education
