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Vicarious Exposure to Terrorist Attacks and Substance Use: Results from an Urban Household Survey

Authors: Adam M. Lippert, Michael Fendrich, Timothy P. Johnson

Published in: Journal of Urban Health | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of the 9/11 attacks on substance use in Chicago, Illinois. The study design was a cross-sectional, audio-computer-assisted self-interview survey conducted in 2001 and 2002. Biological samples were also collected for toxicological analyses. Using a multistage area probability design, residents between the ages of 18 and 40 years were randomly selected. Compared to pre-9/11 interviewees, post-9/11 interviewees showed significantly less self-reported marijuana use, marijuana use per test results, and cocaine use per test results. Law enforcement and social–structural explanations for the findings are discussed.

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Title: Vicarious Exposure to Terrorist Attacks and Substance Use: Results from an Urban Household Survey
Authors: Adam M. Lippert
Michael Fendrich
Timothy P. Johnson
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Urban Health / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1099-3460
Electronic ISSN: 1468-2869
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-008-9267-x

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