Upper-income cocaine abusers.
Seventy upper-income cocaine users who called the 800-COCAINE helpline received an extensive telephone interview to assess the nature, extent, and consequences of their cocaine use. The data revealed a high incidence of dysfunctional cocaine use associated with numerous physical, psychological, and social problems. Comparison with an earlier study of middle-income cocaine users highlights the role of drug access as a contributor to intensified use patterns and drug-related consequences. Issues pertaining to treatment of the upper-income cocaine abuser are discussed.
D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012923:Social Class; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*
D003042:Cocaine