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Factors influencing initiation of cocaine use among adults: Findings from the epidemiological catchment area program

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Abstract

This study assesses the effect of a number of risk factors on the initiation of or progression in cocaine use using longitudinal analysis of data from the Epidemiological Catchment Area Study. Evidence is presented showing that depression is associated with initiating cocaine use. Becoming employed is positively associated with the risk of cocaine initiation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1763-1768
Number of pages6
JournalSubstance Use and Misuse
Volume32
Issue number12-13
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cocaine
  • Depression
  • Employment
  • Initiation
  • Pregression

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Health(social science)
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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