Profile of internet access in active cocaine users.
OBJECTIVE
Web-based interventions have received attention for substance abuse treatment. Few studies have examined Internet use among substance users.


METHODS
Internet-use data were examined for 66 participants screened to participate in behavioral pharmacology studies.


RESULTS
A majority of active cocaine users reported regular Internet use. Demographic profiles generally did not impact Internet use, but Internet users were more likely to be younger and report other drug use.


CONCLUSIONS
Active cocaine users have similar rates of Internet access as the general population.


CONCLUSIONS
Our findings contribute to the limited data on Internet use in active drug users by demonstrating Internet access in cocaine-using populations, supporting the use of this medium to conduct research and clinical interventions.
Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky Arts and Sciences, Kastle Hall, Lexington, Kentucky.
Justin C
JC
Strickland
Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Medical Behavioral Science Building, Lexington, Kentucky.
Frances P
FP
Wagner
Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky Arts and Sciences, Kastle Hall, Lexington, Kentucky.|Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Medical Behavioral Science Building, Lexington, Kentucky.|Department of Psychiatry, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky.
William W
WW
Stoops
Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky Arts and Sciences, Kastle Hall, Lexington, Kentucky.|Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Medical Behavioral Science Building, Lexington, Kentucky.|Department of Psychiatry, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky.
Craig R
CR
Rush
D000328:Adult; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D055030:Drug Users / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult