Year: 1983 Source: Journal of Drug Education, v.13, no.1 (1983), p.15-24 SIEC No: 19870604

This study investigates ethnic differences in a sample of 121 analgesic drug related deaths. Interviews were conducted with family members, friends & attending physicians. Findings are broken down according to types of drugs & white/non-white groups. Results are generally consistent with earlier findings for ethnic differences in patterns of drug abuse & drug related deaths. 13 Refs. (LH)