Citation

Nurco DN, Shaffer JW. Drug Alcohol Depend. 1982; 9(1): 43-78.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

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PMID

7084023

Abstract

This study examines both the status and behavior while addicted of 230 White and 230 Black male narcotic addicts. Following a presentation of antecedent behaviors and characteristics, an addict typology is developed based on illicit income, perception of adequacy of income to meet needs, and employment. The resulting six types are then described in terms of treatment experiences, criminality, social activities, and psychopathology. The discussion includes suggestions of a treatment perspective for each type.

Language: en