Erschienen in:
01.12.2013 | Original Paper
Characteristics of Northern Plains American Indians Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment in an Urban, Non-Tribal Clinic: A Descriptive Study
verfasst von:
Frankie Kropp, Eugene Somoza, Maurine Lilleskov, Mabel Granados-Bad Moccasin, Michelle Moore, Daniel Lewis, Brenda Boetel, Corey Smith, Theresa Winhusen
Erschienen in:
Community Mental Health Journal
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Ausgabe 6/2013
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Abstract
Because few data exist on substance abuse rates in American Indian (AI) communities, the Methamphetamine and Other Drug project was developed and implemented by five nodes within the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network (NIDA CTN). This article presents findings from AI clients in a Northern Plains urban non-Native substance abuse treatment setting. Alcohol and marijuana were used earlier, longer, and by more clients, followed by stimulants and prescription opioids. Most regularly smoked tobacco. Differences in substance use patterns were associated with age of onset and victimization. Age of onset was correlated with victimization, gender, cognitive impairment, and suicidal behavior. Despite considerable health and economic disparities, most clients found support for recovery in relationships and elements of Native culture.