Does learning about race prevent substance abuse? Racial discrimination, racial socialization and substance use among African Americans. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thompson, Azure B.; Goodman, Melody S.; Kwate, Naa Oyo A.
• Is Part Of: Addictive behaviors. Volume 61(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Health disparities -- African American/Black -- Substance use -- Tobacco use -- Alcohol use -- Racial discrimination; Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Alcoholism -- Periodicals; Drug addiction -- Periodicals; Nicotine addiction -- Periodicals; Smoking -- Periodicals; Gambling -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.29
• DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.04.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4603

Abstract

Highlights: On average, respondents reported experiencing racial discrimination in four settings. Experiencing racial discrimination increased the risk of weekend and problematic alcohol use. Moderation effects of racial socialization on these increased risks were tested. Increased risks of weekend and problematic alcohol use were not moderated by racial socialization.