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Provides an understanding of the nature of drug use among minorities by summarizing data on this issue. The data came from several large & small-scale epidemiological studies that collect & analyze data on the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, & other adverse health consequences of drug use among racial/ethnic populations. Chapters: definition of race & ethnicity; overview of drug use & drug related problems; population statistics for racial/ethnic minorities in the U.S.; drug use in the general population; prevalence of drug use among youth; youth drug use & risky behaviors; & adverse health consequences; drugs & crime.Kopstein, Andrea N. is the author of 'Drug Use Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities' with ISBN 9780788184031 and ISBN 0788184032.
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