Differences in Background and Drug Use History Among Three Types of Drug Users Entering Drug Therapy Programs.

Curtis, Bill; Simpson, D. Dwayne

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Publication Date: 1977

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Differences in Background and Drug Use History Among Three Types of Drug Users Entering Drug Therapy Programs

Curtis, Bill; Simpson, D. Dwayne

Journal of Drug Education, 7, 4, 369-79, 77

The 26,316 patients who entered drug therapy programs participating in the DARP from June, 1971, to March, 1973, and who had used drugs for at least two years were grouped into three drug use categories. Differences were observed among these three groups regarding the first drug used daily and the age at first drug use. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Background, Drug Abuse, Individual Characteristics, Racial Differences, Rehabilitation Programs, Research Projects

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