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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ754733
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Mar
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0090-1482
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Religiosity and Substance Abuse: Need for Systematic Research
Sharma, Manoj
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v50 n1 p1 Mar 2006
Religion plays a significant role in human life, yet its potential to influence health and health-related conditions is not well studied. This article cites several studies that examine the correlation between religiosity and substance abuse. This article also suggests that more systematic researches are needed to validate the correlation of religiosity and substance abuse.
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Religion, Religious Factors, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Health Behavior, At Risk Persons
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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