title: An exploratory study of drug use in bar environments.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the characteristics of bars where drug use was observed compared to those where no drug use was observed. The study was done through a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques gleaned through observations and interviews. Among the most important of indicators were the type of activity (particularly dancing) and the level of rowdiness evident in the bars. In addition drug use bars had higher levels of other types of rule-breaking. Patron characteristics (more men) and behavioral patterns (more sexual risk-taking) also distinguished these bars.
authors.affiliation: Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, 2000 Hearst Avenue Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94709.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Trocki
authors.affiliation: Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, 2000 Hearst Avenue Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94709.
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Michalak
authors.affiliation: Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, 2000 Hearst Avenue Suite 300, Berkeley, CA 94709.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McDaniel