Hallucinogen UseAssociated Documents (1)Main AuthorPublished YearTitleDocument TypeNumber of HypothesesBlum, Richard H.1969A cross-cultural studyChapter33More CiteRelated DocumentsMore By AuthorAssociated Hypotheses (5)Main AuthorPublished YearHypothesisSupportedVariables Tested Blum, Richard H.1969"When pressure toward developing obedient behavior in the child is high, then [alcohol use occurs; hallucinogens are used by adults rather than by all ages; stimulant use is moderate; male use of stimulants predominates; and stimulants are used by adults rather than by all ages]" (160-161)Supported5More CiteRelated HypothesesMore By AuthorBlum, Richard H.1969"When the natural environment is very harsh - desert, desert grasses, tundra, steppe - then: [alcohol is limited or scarce rather than plentiful; no use of tobacco occurs; personal rather than group use of hallucinogens occurs; and moderate use of stimulant occurs rather than high or excessive use]" (164)Supported5More CiteRelated HypothesesMore By AuthorBlum, Richard H.1969"When class stratification based on wealth and/or occupational status is present, or based on occupation alone, then: [extent of hallucinogen use is not increased; high or excessive use of stimulants occurs rather than moderate or no use; and the culture disapproves of the use of stimulants]" (165)Supported3More CiteRelated HypothesesMore By AuthorBlum, Richard H.1969"When there is presence of hierarchy of jurisdiction, then: [moderate use of alcohol occurs rather than high or excessive use; group use of hallucinogens occurs rather than personal use; and moderate or no use of cannabis occurs]" (166)Supported4More CiteRelated HypothesesMore By AuthorBlum, Richard H.1969"When bellicosity is extreme, then [male use of alcohol predominates; and the culture approves of the use of hallucinogens]" (167)Supported3More CiteRelated HypothesesMore By AuthorAssociated OCMsrecreational and non-therapeutic drugs