Patterns of Drug Use Among Mexican-American Potential School Dropouts

Drug Abuse ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 152-161
Author(s):  
James E. Bruno ◽  
Lynn Doscher
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
School Dropouts

Patterns of Drug Use among Mexican-American Potential School Dropouts

1979 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Bruno ◽  
Lynn Doscher
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
School Officials ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Mexican American Students ◽  
American Students

The following is a study of drug use, knowledge, and attitudes of drugs among a small sample of Mexican-American students in a large metropolitan area school environment. These students, identified by the school officials as potential dropouts, are characteristic of those usually underrepresented in most high school drug use surveys because of their absenteeism and lack of interest in school activities. Results of the study suggest that cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol (hard as well as beer or wine) are used by the majority of students. Reported use of other drugs is considerably lower but still high enough to cause concern. The extent of “social drug” and marijuana use by these potential dropouts is higher than that reported in other studies; for instance, reported marijuana usage is about twice as high as reported by most other studies. In addition, among students who use drugs, social drugs and marijuana are being used more than during the preceding year. Boys and girls appear to be characterized by different patterns of drug use and attitudes, including use of LSD and amphetamines more by girls than boys and use of marijuana and alcohol more by boys.

DRUG USE DECLINES IN U.S. HIGH SCHOOLS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. A100-A100
Author(s):  
J. F. L.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
High School Seniors ◽  
High School Dropouts ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Second Year ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

The nation's high school seniors are using fewer drugs than any class since 1975, a report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed. Researchers said they were particularly encouraged by results showing a drop in cocaine use for the second year in a row, and the beginnings of a reversal in the soaring use of crack, an inexpensive, refined form of cocaine. However, the war against drugs is far from over, with more than half of all students using an illegal substance at least once before graduating, said Charles R. Schuster, NIDA director. Moreover, drug use remains at a very high level among high school dropouts, he said. The survey polled 16,300 high school seniors from 135 schools nationwide.

Alcohol and other drug use patterns among Mexican-American, Mexican, and Caucasian adolescents: New directions for assessment and research

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Boles ◽  
J. Manuel Casas ◽  
Michael Furlong ◽  
Guadalupe Gonzalez ◽  
Gale Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Drug Use Patterns ◽  
New Directions

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Dropouts' GED & Diploma Attainment

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey C. Wayman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Degree Attainment ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
High School Dropouts ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
High School Degree ◽  
Socio Economic Status

This study examined correlates of degree attainment in high school dropouts. Participants were high school dropouts of Mexican American or non-Latino white descent who had no degree, a high school degree, or a GED certificate. This study was unique in that it accounted for sample bias of missing data through the use of multiple imputation, it considered students who had dropped out as early as 7th grade, and it was able to include variables found significant in previous research on returning dropouts. Logistic regression analyses identified a parsimonious set of factors which distinguished dropouts who held degrees (diploma or GED) from those who did not. Similar analyses were performed to distinguish participants who had attained diplomas from those who had attained GEDs. It was estimated that 59.2% of dropouts return to obtain high school credentials. School capability, age at dropout, and socio-economic status significantly predicted degree attainment. Presence of children, higher school capability and socio-economic status were associated with GED attainment, while later grade at dropout was associated with diploma attainment. These relationships did not vary by ethnicity, although degree attainment was less likely for Mexican American dropouts. The study concludes that dropping out is not the end of a student's education, and more research should be directed toward returning dropouts. Further, the focus of such research should be expanded to include a more positive and broader range of correlates.

scholarly journals The effect of cross-border mobility on alcohol and drug use among Mexican-American residents living at the U.S.–Mexico border

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl J. Cherpitel ◽  
Yu Ye ◽  
Sarah E. Zemore ◽  
Jason Bond ◽  
Guilherme Borges
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Use ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Mexico Border ◽  
The U.S

Characteristics of Drug Use among Mexican-American Students

1975 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Guinn
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug User ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mexican American Students ◽  
American Students

The author conducted a study of drug use among 254 Mexican-American high school students. Drug use was investigated in relationship to socioeconomic status, attitudes toward drugs, school related variables, and demographic factors. An eighty-eight item survey instrument with a multiple choice format was used to gather the data. The results indicate that the Mexican-American drug user differed significantly from the group normal from which he was drawn with regard to the aspects investigated.

Attitudinal and Behavioral Aspects of Mexican American Drug Use: Three Year Follow-up

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Guinn
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Drug Problem ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This follow-up study was undertaken to assess consistencies or changes in attitudes and behavior of self-reported Mexican American drug users from 1973 (N=254) to 1977 (N=150). Analysis of the data indicated significant changes in the users' socioeconomic status, home environment, school related variables, and attitudes toward drug use. Drug users were consistent in their views on how to deal with a drug problem if one is perceived and their confidence in selected social institutions.

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