Addictive behaviors and depression among African Americans residing in a public housing community

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There are many significant psychosocial factors influencing choices about cigarette and alcohol consumption, and studies have suggested a link between cigarette smoking, alcohol use and depression. To determine if demographic factors, such as socioeconomic status and ethnicity, affect this link, a sample of African Americans from a single public-housing community was assessed. Cigarette smoking was not linked to the severity of depressive symptoms, but increased symptoms of depression were linked to alcohol use patterns.

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Drug use behaviors among Asian drug users in San Francisco

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Patterns of drugs use behaviors in relation to cultural factors were examined in Asian drug users in San Francisco. The study showed that patterns of drug use were unique to ethnicity, gender, immigrant status and age groups. Asian drug users also shared cultural constructs linked to drug use, such as fear of addition.

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Environmental influences, employment status, and religious activity predict current cigarette smoking in the elderly

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Research designed to describe the smoking histories, patterns of cigarette smoking and quitting behaviours of a largely African American group of older adults is presented. It was found that current smokers are more likely to report living with another smoker.

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