Steroid use among Miami's public school students, 1992: Alternative subcultures: Religion and music versus peers and the ''body cult''

Journal/Book: Psychol Rep. 1998; 82: P O Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Psychological Reports. 19-24.

Abstract: This analysis examined self-reported use of steroids by 478 adolescents in Dade County, Florida public schools during 1992. Statistically significant factors which tended to increase the probability of steroid use by adolescents included peer use of steroids, being male, and residing either with their mothers or on their own. The only statistically significant variables which are negatively related to steroid use are that religion is an important part of their lives and that students are involved in musical activities at school.

Note: Article Yarnold BM, Florida Int Univ, Dept Publ Adm, N Miami Campus, N Miami,FL 33181 USA

Keyword(s): DRUG-USE; ADOLESCENCE; ABUSERS

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