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Peer Influence and Addiction Recurrence

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  • Paul Markdissi

    (Department of Economics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
    Department of Economics, Pavillon de Sève, Université Laval, Québec, Canada)

Abstract

In this paper we highlight the role of peers in the recurrence of addictive behavior. To do so, we use a simple “forward looking” model with procrastination and peers influence. Our results show that while procrastination can explain the decision to postpone rehabilitation, peers influence is essential to explain the cyclical patterns of addiction-rehabilitation-addiction.

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  • Paul Markdissi, 2009. "Peer Influence and Addiction Recurrence," Working Papers 0913E, University of Ottawa, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ott:wpaper:0913e
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    Keywords

    Addiction; peer effects; rehabilitation;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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