NCJ Number
108659
Journal
Journal of Drug Issues Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: (Winter 1988) Pages: 33-48
Date Published
1988
Length
16 pages
Annotation
A review of recent, pertinent literature was conducted on the extent and nature of alcohol-related behavior among Hispanic adolescents.
Abstract
Problems related to the available literature included a lack of differentiation of major Hispanic subgroups, small and non-random samples and an over-emphasis on illicit drugs which tended to divert attention from drinking behavior. Onset and prevalence data indicated patterns of use somewhat similar to the general population. Most interesting, however, was the pattern of polysubstance abuse which develops early in adolescence and persists into the late adolescent years among both Hispanics and other youths. Further, problems related to alcohol use are evident among Hispanic youths. The literature indicated some relationship between alcohol use and family and peer factors. (Author abstract)