Racial Differences in the Use of Drugs and Alcohol Among Low Income Youth and Young Adults

Authors

John E. Poulin, Widener University

Abstract

This study examines the use of drugs and alcohol among 284 youth and young adults of a low income urban community. Racial differences in the use of drugs and alcohol are examined for four age groups between 12 and 25.

Overall, the findings show significant racial differences in the use of both drugs and alcohol. Black youth and young adults have lower drug use and alcohol use rates than their white peers. The differences hold for the four age groups examined. Implications of the findings for drug prevention programs are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Poulin, John E. (1991) "Racial Differences in the Use of Drugs and Alcohol Among Low Income Youth and Young Adults," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 18: Iss. 3, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1995
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol18/iss3/11