Substance Abuse and Violence: Cause and Consequence.

Johnson, Elaine M.; Belfer, Myron L.

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ERIC Number: EJ512976

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Publication Date: 1995

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Substance Abuse and Violence: Cause and Consequence.

Johnson, Elaine M.; Belfer, Myron L.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, v6 n2 p113-21 1995

Describes two ways in which substance abuse is related to violence: trade in drugs and being under the influence of drugs. The paper argues that reducing the demand for drugs by eliminating the market for them will bring about a reciprocal reduction in substance abuse-related violence. (GR)

Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Child Abuse, Context Effect, Drug Addiction, Economically Disadvantaged, Illegal Drug Use, Influences, Intervention, Prevention, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Violence

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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