title: Hispanics and illicit drug use: a review of recent findings.
abstract: This manuscript presents a comprehensive assessment of the current illegal drug use problem among Hispanics by analyzing the recent findings on this subject. Information is provided on the prevalence of illegal drug use by drug type, age, and specific Hispanic group, and on the accessibility and availability of drug treatment facilities to Hispanics. The consequences of illegal drug use upon the well-being of Hispanics are discussed. Recommendations on additional research are made.
authors: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
authors: M R
authors: MR
authors: De La Rosa
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Khalsa
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Rouse
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs