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ERIC Number: EJ550002
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Explanations of Nicotine's "Gateway Drug" Function.
Lindsay, Gordon B.; Rainey, Jacquie
Journal of School Health, v67 n4 p123-26 Apr 1997
Research has shown that adolescent tobacco users are much more likely to progress to illicit drugs than are nonusers. This article suggests potential psychosocial reasons for progression based on principles of learning theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model, and Cognitive Dissonance. Also discusses neuropharmacologic components to nicotine's gateway drug function. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Dissonance, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Illegal Drug Use, Learning Theories, Psychological Patterns, Smoking, Social Influences, Tobacco
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Health Belief Model; Neuropharmacology; Nicotine; Psychosocial Factors; Theory of Reasoned Action