TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Impairment of functioning and substance use in a Latino population
JO  - Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse
A1  - Mercado, Alfonso
A1  - Talavera Garza, Liza
A1  - Popan, Jason
A1  - Finn-Nguyen, Kim
A1  - Sharma, Rachita
A1  - Colunga-Rodríguez, Cecilia
SP  - 402
EP  - 414
VL  - 18
IS  - 3
N2  - This study investigated the association of academic outcomes, romantic relationships, and substance use (tobacco, marijuana, cocaine) with alcohol dependence in a sample of Latino (N = 1,143) college students. Secondary data analysis was conducted on measures of grade point average in college, relationship satisfaction, drug use, and alcohol dependence. Latino college students who reported alcohol dependency had significant relational dissatisfaction and poor academic outcomes. Thus, lower grade point average and relationship dissatisfaction were associated with alcohol dependence. By focusing specifically on a Mexican American population, this study adds important information to current research regarding the commonality and differences across cultural groups regarding drug use and dependence and further clarifies the risk factors associated with substance use and dependency in a population that is vulnerable for at-risk behaviors. This study also offers insight into potential targets of treatment and intervention for this cultural group.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1533-2640
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2017.1404953
ID  - ref1
ER  -