Stage of Alcohol and Drug Use among Young Adults.

Werch, Chudley E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ502340

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Publication Date: 1994

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Stage of Alcohol and Drug Use among Young Adults.

Werch, Chudley E.; And Others

Health Values: The Journal of Health Behavior, Education & Promotion, v18 n6 p41-49 Nov-Dec 1994

This study examined stages of drug habit acquisition and change among college students, basing the proposed stages of drug use on the Multi-Component Motivational Stages prevention model. Surveys indicated the model helped explain the stages of substance use. The proportion of youths at each stage differed by type of drug. (SM)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Behavior Change, Cocaine, College Students, Drinking, Health Behavior, Higher Education, Illegal Drug Use, Marijuana, Smoking, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Surveys

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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