Changing Orientations among Cocaine Users: Consequences of Involvement in Community Distribution Networks

Abstract
Participants [44] in a rural community cocaine network were studied to determine the factors associated with increased expenditures for cocaine and the consequences of such involvement. Through correlational analysis techniques, 4 major categories of variables were strongly related to extent of involvement: demographic, purchasing ability, supply opportunities and cost-reduction efforts. The major effects of increased involvement were an increase in egocentrism in relations with drug-using friends, a decline in self-control over administration, heightened concerns about possession and strengthened justifications regarding drug use.

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