Abstract
The findings of recent research on drinking patterns and problems among African-Americans can be summarized as follows: (1) African-Americans report higher abstention rates than do whites; (2) African-Americans and whites report similar levels of frequent heavy drinking; (3) rates of heavy drinking have not declined at the same rate among African-American men and women as among white men; and (4) variables such as age, social, class, church attendance, drinking norms, and avoidance coping may be important in understanding differences in drinking and drinking problem rates among African-Americans and whites. Limitations of the research are described and suggestions are made for possible directions for future research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 260-264 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Alcohol Research and Health |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- AOD abstinence
- AOD associated consequences
- AOD dependence
- AOD use pattern
- African American
- Age
- Cause of AODU (alcohol and other drug use)
- Coping skills
- Demographic characteristics
- Heavy AOD use
- Socioeconomic status
- Spirituality and religion