Moreover, based on theory, we would speculate that a decrease in access to SLRs among any subgroup of individuals, regardless of ethnicity, would also be associated with increased risk for alcoholism (Caetano & Clark, 1998a). This has been shown among substance using women. For example, Turner and Wallace (2003) found that compared to women who do not report substance use, drug-using women are more likely to be single, separated, or divorced; have less than a high school education; and have fewer sources of social support. Moreover, Turner and Wallace (2003) speculated that the relationship between stressful life events and risk behaviors may be intensified in low-income, ethnic minority groups. We would hypothesize that this is due to more limited access to SLRs, as well as the compounded effect of racism and poverty.
