NCJ Number
192561
Journal
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Volume: 33 Issue: 3 Dated: September 2001 Pages: 233-240
Date Published
September 2001
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This article conducted a critical review of ongoing and completed drug abuse studies examining the role social support systems play in preventing drug abuse among Hispanics.
Abstract
This review of past and present drug abuse studies examined the significant role that social support systems play in the drug-using behaviors of Hispanics. Preliminary data is presented and discussed on both published and unpublished studies. This review examines: (1) the role and effect of familial factors, such as family pride, family structure, family drug use and sanctions against drug use, and parental involvement and control measures; (2) peer influences related to peer drug use and peer pressure to use drugs; (3) involvement in with religious institutions; (4) involvement in after-school recreational activities and organized in-home activities; (5) the development of drug use prevention and treatment programs targeted for Hispanic youth; and (6) replication studies to validate study results. While results show the important role of social support systems in drug-using behaviors of Hispanics, research gaps continue to exist. References