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Erschienen in: Journal of Urban Health 3/2008

01.05.2008

Vicarious Exposure to Terrorist Attacks and Substance Use: Results from an Urban Household Survey

verfasst von: Adam M. Lippert, Michael Fendrich, Timothy P. Johnson

Erschienen in: Journal of Urban Health | Ausgabe 3/2008

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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of the 9/11 attacks on substance use in Chicago, Illinois. The study design was a cross-sectional, audio-computer-assisted self-interview survey conducted in 2001 and 2002. Biological samples were also collected for toxicological analyses. Using a multistage area probability design, residents between the ages of 18 and 40 years were randomly selected. Compared to pre-9/11 interviewees, post-9/11 interviewees showed significantly less self-reported marijuana use, marijuana use per test results, and cocaine use per test results. Law enforcement and social–structural explanations for the findings are discussed.
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Metadaten
Titel
Vicarious Exposure to Terrorist Attacks and Substance Use: Results from an Urban Household Survey
verfasst von
Adam M. Lippert
Michael Fendrich
Timothy P. Johnson
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2008
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Urban Health / Ausgabe 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1099-3460
Elektronische ISSN: 1468-2869
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-008-9267-x

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