Individual Differences in Substance Preference and Substance Use |
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| Authors: | Marc Feldman V K Kumar Frank Angelini Ronald J Pekala Jack Porter |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania;2. Federal Bureau of Prisons, Fort Dix, New Jersey;3. Coatesville VA Medical Center, Coatesville, Pennsylvania. |
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| Abstract: | Using H. J. Eysenck's (1957, 1967) theory of temperament, this study examined the relationship between drug preference, drug use, and personality among incarcerated inmates. Analysis indicated a general preference for marijuana and alcohol over 8 other commonly used drugs across different personality types. Theoretical and clinical implications are offered. |
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