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. 1996 Oct;86(10):1450-4.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.86.10.1450.

Alcohol and drug use, abuse, and dependence among welfare recipients

B F Grant  1 , D A Dawson
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Alcohol and drug use, abuse, and dependence among welfare recipients

B F Grant et al. Am J Public Health. 1996 Oct.

Abstract

Objectives: This paper presents national estimates of heavy drinking, drug use, and alcohol and drug abuse and/or dependence among recipients of selected welfare programs.

Methods: Data from the 1992 National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey were analyzed.

Results: The percentages of welfare recipients using, abusing, or dependent on alcohol or drugs were relatively small and consistent with the general US population and those not receiving welfare benefits.

Conclusions: Although a minority of welfare recipients have alcohol or drug problems, substance abuse prevention and treatment services are needed among high-risk subgroups.

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