Life histories of crack-using African-American homeless men
Salient themes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11057326 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eric David Cohen (0000-0003-0994-1731, corresponding author), Eric Cohen, Gerald J Stahler (0000-0002-3049-2830) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 373-397 |
| Publication date | 1998-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Contemporary Drug Problems (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-4509 • E-ISSN: 2163-1808 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/009145099802500206 |
| OpenAlex | W279834107 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 15 |
In-depth life history interviews with 31 African-American male crack-cocaine users in Philadelphia were conducted as part of a demonstration project on homeless substance-abuse programs. Topics analyzed include the informants’ extensive experience of early life disruptions, childhood trauma and interpersonal violence; the importance of street gang life and violence while growing up; the transitory and unstable nature of the men's employment histories; the development of their careers of drug use and dealing; the involvement of drinking and drugs in the transition to homelessness; and their view of treatment as a resource for a respite from the streets
Crack cocaine · Criminology · Interpersonal violence · Poison control · Psychiatry · Respite care · Substance abuse · Substance use · Suicide prevention · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,13 |
| Citation span | 2002 - 2004 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |