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Understanding Opioid Use Within a Southwestern American Indian Reservation Community: A Qualitative Study

Description
Examines motivations, consequences, and general impact of opioid use among youth and young adult American Indians based on interviews with 18 individuals living in a Southwestern reservation community. Discusses prevention efforts such as family-based services and community program interventions.
Author(s)
Emma Waugh, Jerreed Ivanich, Victoria O'Keefe, et al.
Citation
Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 179-185
Date
2023
Type
Document
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention