Men of Mexican ethnicity, alcohol use, and help-seeking: “I can quit on my own.”

Hispanics report higher rates of problematic alcohol use compared to non-Hispanic Whites while also reporting lower rates of alcohol treatment utilization compared to non-Hispanics. The study employs Anderson's Behavioral Model of Healthcare Utilization Model to guide the exploration of alcohol use, help-seeking and healthcare utilization.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - April 25, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Eden Hernandez Robles, Yessenia Castro, Sarah Najera, Juliana Cardoso, Rubi Gonzales, Jason Mallonee, Javier Segovia, Leslie Hinojosa-Salazar, Cecilia De Vargas, Craig Field Source Type: research