Rural-Urban Differences in the Use of Stress-Alleviative Drugs.

Webb, Stephen D.; Collette, John

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Publication Date: 1977

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Rural-Urban Differences in the Use of Stress-Alleviative Drugs

Webb, Stephen D.; Collette, John

American Journal of Sociology, 83, 3, 700-7, Nov 77

A nationwide survey of pharmacists in New Zealand investigated differential prevalence of stress-alleviate drug use in rural and urban areas. Contrary to conventional wisdom regarding urban stress, findings indicate that stress-related disorders are much more prevalent among rural than urban residents. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Drug Abuse, Environmental Influences, Psychological Patterns, Rural Urban Differences, Sociology, Stress Variables, Surveys

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