Determinants of Social Disorganization as Predictors of Illicit Drug Use During Recessionary Years

摘要: Determinants of Social Disorganization as Predictors Illicit Drug Use During Recessionary Years by Daniel Kirk Westmoreland, Jr. MS, University Phoenix, 2010 BA, Rollins College, 1995 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Clinical Psychology Walden October 2015 Abstract Research suggests evidence an association between sociodemographic determinants and illicit drug use. However, these data do not take into consideration effect economic obstacle, such a recession, could have on individual’s urge to cope with this stressful period drugs. Furthermore, there is no research suggest how clinicians and/or treatment institutions can forecast whether use monetary resources will be sustainable due private governmental fund reductions during recession. Based theories social learning disorganization within ecological framework, study employed quantitative trend analysis explore impact 2007-2009 recession had throughout United States. A sample respondents from Substance Abuse Mental Health Data Archive 2006 surveys was used run statistical analysis. analyses, age gender (covariates) all variables (social Gross Domestic Product) were found significant predictors Although methamphetamine prevalence over time, total use, cocaine, heroin prevalent time based predictors. These findings local, state, federal policies regarding prosecution imprisonment nonviolent minor offenders should reprioritized towards rehabilitation addicts while enforcing firmer laws upon most disruptive severe aspects trade order promote genuine positive change organization.Research organization. Dedication This dissertation dedicated my father, Dr. K. Sr. Without his unconditional love support; I would energy or complete project. For this, am forever indebted thankful. Acknowledgments First, like thank committee chairperson Jay Greiner involvement process. accessibility, patience, advice, project been possible. also methodologist Diana Jeffery. Her commitment knowledge invaluable construction Lastly, URR Rolande Murray. insightful comments suggestions integral part project’s substance presented paper conducted funded Services Administration, Center Behavioral Statistics Quality, under Contract no. 283-2004-00022 RTI Project 0209009. The views expressed necessarily reflect official Department Human Services, nor does mention names, commercial practices, organizations imply endorsement U.S. Government. .