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Differences in Drug Use among Rural and Suburban High School Students in Ohio

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: This exploratory study examines differences in the prevalence of drug use by gender among twelfth grade students (n = 464) in selected rural and suburban high schools in west-central Ohio. The lifetime use of alcohol and other drugs is common among all groups. Proportionally fewer boys in rural schools than boys in suburban schools reported the use of marijuana, inhalants, and LSD, or recent episodes of drunkenness. No statistically significant differences emerged between girls in rural and suburban schools. Afterschool employment practices may help explain the observed differences.

Source: Substance Use & Misuse

DOI: 10.3109/10826089909037231

Authors: Russel S. Falck, Harvey A. Siegal, Jichuan Wang, Robert G. Carlson

Institution: Wright State University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1968149909

FWCI: 1.091

Cites: 11

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10