Search PubMed⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

B A Rouse

Publications and source records attributed to B A Rouse.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1996

Epidemiology of illicit and abused drugs in the general population, emergency department drug-related episodes, and arrestees.

National trends in substance abuse are presented: the civilian noninstitutionalized general population; drug-related emergency department episodes; and booked arrestees. Major metropolitan differences are also noted. This study was based on the primary national data systems for these groups: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, SAMHSA's Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), and the National Institute of Justice Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) system. While the most prevalent drug differed in the three data sources, all three showed recent increases in marijuana. Despite the general decline in drug use seen in the general population, both the number of drug-related cases in the DAWN system and the drug use detected in the DUF arrestees showed recent increases.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Race/ethnicity and other sociocultural influences on alcoholism treatment for women.

This chapter discusses sociocultural influences on the availability, access, diagnosis, and treatment of alcoholism for women, particularly those in minority groups. Race/ethnicity and other sociocultural influences are presented in terms of the societal context and the counselor-client relationship. The latest data on heavy drinking, alcohol-induced mortality, and alcoholism treatment utilization are presented on African-American, Hispanic, and white women. Data also are presented on the ability to pay for treatment through insurance or earnings. Information on Native Americans and Asian/Pacific Islanders is included whenever possible.

Alcoholism↗
PubMed1990

Hispanics and illicit drug use: a review of recent findings.

This manuscript presents a comprehensive assessment of the current illegal drug use problem among Hispanics by analyzing the recent findings on this subject. Information is provided on the prevalence of illegal drug use by drug type, age, and specific Hispanic group, and on the accessibility and availability of drug treatment facilities to Hispanics. The consequences of illegal drug use upon the well-being of Hispanics are discussed. Recommendations on additional research are made.

Cross-Sectional Studies↗
PubMed1989

Epidemiology of smokeless tobacco use: a national study.

The prevalence and patterns of smokeless tobacco use and its correlates were assessed in the National Institute on Drug Abuse National Household Survey of residents 12 years of age and older. Overall, 11% of the general population have "ever tried" chewing tobacco, snuff, or other smokeless tobacco. Of these, 5% were former users and 3% used smokeless tobacco almost daily in the past year. Rates of its use differed significantly by sex, age group, race, region, and metropolitan area size. Although females were far less likely to try it, those who did were as likely as males to be daily users. Smokeless tobacco users were also more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. In general, those who used smokeless tobacco almost daily were more likely to report poor health and hospitalization for illness or injury in the past year, even when other substance use was controlled. Smokeless tobacco users also were more likely to report symptoms of depression. Finally, some substituted smokeless tobacco for cigarettes, but youths (12-17 yr old) were more likely than older tobacco users to use both forms of tobacco regularly.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

Inhalant overview.

Explore the source record for details and available documents.

Administration, Inhalation↗
PubMed1986

Trends in prevalence and consequences of cocaine use.

A variety of data sources and research studies are used to examine changes in the prevalence of cocaine use and assess the population at risk. The issues of progression to more intensified use of cocaine and the use of other drugs in combination with cocaine are investigated. Consequences of cocaine use are discussed, as is the potential impact of changing routes of administration on both the frequency and severity of those consequences.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

Corneal arcus as a sign of possible alcoholism.

North Carolina males with alcoholism showed significantly greater age-adjusted prevalence rates of corneal arcus than those without alcoholism. Thus, arcus senilis should always indicate to the physician the need to explore the possibility of alcoholism, particularly when it is detected in males under the age of 60.

Adolescent↗