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Religion and drug use.

R D Hawks1, S H Bahr

  • 1Weber Co.-Substance Abuse, Ogden, Utah.

Journal of Drug Education
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Religious differences impact alcohol use frequency, source, and initiation age. Utah

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of substance use
  • Religious studies
  • Public health

Background:

  • Understanding religious influences on substance use is crucial for targeted public health interventions.
  • Previous research suggests varying patterns of alcohol and drug use across different religious demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze differences in alcohol and marijuana use patterns among religious subgroups in Utah.
  • To examine the influence of religion on the frequency, source, and age of first alcohol and marijuana use.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of 1989 data sponsored by the Utah State Division of Alcoholism and Drugs.
  • Comparison of substance use (alcohol, marijuana) across religious groups: Latter-day Saints (LDS), Other Religions, and No Religion.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences found in alcohol use frequency, source, and age of first use among LDS, Other Religions, and No Religion groups.
  • No significant differences in age of first marijuana use or quantity of alcohol consumed across religious subgroups.
  • Utahns, excluding Jewish individuals, reported lower alcohol use percentages compared to national averages.

Conclusions:

  • Religious affiliation is a significant factor influencing alcohol consumption patterns in Utah.
  • A theoretical model for Latter-day Saint (LDS) drug use is proposed based on the findings.

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