A comparison of motives for marijuana and alcohol use among experience users
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The similarities and differences in a common set of motives for alcohol and marijuana were examined among experienced users of both drugs. Social motives were more highly endorsed for alcohol than marijuana, but expansion motives were more highly endorsed for marijuana. Experienced users of marijuana and alcohol were found to discriminate between their reasons for using the drugs.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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Attitudes toward marijuana use and drug-free experience: relationships with behavior
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The link between attitudes toward marijuana use and behaviour varies as a function of attitude toward drug-free experience. Less favourable attitudes toward drug-free experience are connected with higher reported use of marijuana.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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Predicting drug use: application of behavioral theories of choice
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Herrnstein's matching law was evaluated in terms of its usefulness in predicting drug use occurring in natural environment using a sample of 206 college students. Findings revealed that predictions of drug use improved with the addition of reinforcement from drug-free activities. A negative relationship was observed between reinforcement from drug-free activities and frequency of drug use. These results suggested that contextual variables from behavioral theories of choice have predictive validity with regard to drug use behavior.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1998
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