Self-Medication and Violent Behavior.

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Ostrowsky identifies the causes and consequences of alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents. Edward Khantzian's ""self-medication hypothesis"" provides the theoretical framework. However, using longitudinal data from the Rochester Youth Development Study, Ostrowsky exten...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Ostrowsky, Michael K.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: El Paso : LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC, 2009.
Series:Criminal justice (LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC)
Subjects:
Teenagers > Alcohol use.
Alcoholism > Psychological aspects.
Teenagers > Drug use.
Marijuana abuse.
Violence.
Self medication.
Marijuana Abuse
Violence
Self Administration
Self Medication
Adolescents > Consommation d'alcool.
Alcoolisme > Aspect psychologique.
Marijuana > Abus.
Automédication.
violence.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Addiction.
SELF-HELP > Substance Abuse & Addictions > General.
Alcoholism > Psychological aspects
Marijuana abuse
Self medication
Teenagers > Alcohol use
Teenagers > Drug use
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The causes and consequences of drug use
  • Exploring the relationships between self-esteem, depression, alcohol use, and marijuana use
  • Does alcohol use lead to violent behavior?
  • Does marijuana use lead to violent behavior?
  • Khantzian's self-medication hypothesis
  • Overview of the study, sample, measures, and path model
  • Bivariate findings regarding self-medication and violent behavior
  • Multivariate findings regarding self-medication and violent behavior
  • Implications and prevention.

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