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Upper-income cocaine abusers.

A M Washton, M S Gold, A C Pottash

    Advances in Alcohol & Substance Abuse
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Upper-income cocaine users exhibit dysfunctional use patterns and significant problems. Easier drug access may intensify cocaine use and its consequences, impacting treatment approaches.

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    Area of Science:

    • Addiction Research
    • Public Health
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Cocaine use is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding socioeconomic factors influencing drug use is crucial.
    • Previous research has explored middle-income cocaine users.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the nature, extent, and consequences of cocaine use in upper-income individuals.
    • To compare cocaine use patterns between upper-income and middle-income users.
    • To discuss treatment considerations for upper-income cocaine abusers.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted extensive telephone interviews with 70 upper-income cocaine users.
    • Utilized data from the 800-COCAINE helpline.
    • Compared findings with an earlier study of middle-income cocaine users.

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    Main Results:

    • High incidence of dysfunctional cocaine use identified.
    • Numerous physical, psychological, and social problems associated with cocaine use.
    • Drug access appears to contribute to intensified use and consequences.

    Conclusions:

    • Upper-income cocaine users face significant challenges.
    • Socioeconomic status and drug access influence cocaine use severity.
    • Tailored treatment strategies are needed for this demographic.