Abstract
The effect on mainstream behavior of current economic conditions and expectations for the future is frequently the subject of public opinion polls. However, economic perceptions may also influence the behaviors of those in "hidden" populations, such as drug users. An Economic Perceptions Index (EPI) was developed and administered to 261 out-of-treatment drug users in Houston, Texas. Results suggest that drug users' general perceptions of the economy are based on their own economic situation, and that there is a relation between a pessimistic view of the economy and drug use. They also suggest that lack of municipal infrastructure may pose more of a barrier to users' seeking employment than job search skills.
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