Citation

Kanamori M, Weissman J, De La Rosa M, Melton J, Sanchez M, Rojas P, Trekpa MJ. J. Ethn. Subst. Abuse 2016; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Florida International University , Miami , Florida.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332640.2016.1230727

PMID

27982747

Abstract

We examined the perception of adolescent children's marijuana use and its consequences in the Hispanic seasonal farmworking community of South Florida via three focus groups with Hispanic adult female seasonal workers (n = 29). The women described how adolescents' marijuana use increased over the past five years. Social networks for marijuana use were reported near schools and bus stations. Although participants expressed concern over adolescent marijuana use and involvement in selling marijuana, they reported that their job demands preclude their ability to supervise their children. Participants do not report unlawful marijuana use due to fear of deportation.

Language: en