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Characteristics of Northern Plains American Indians Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment in an Urban, Non-Tribal Clinic: A Descriptive Study

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.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-8
  • DOI 10.1007/s10597-012-9537-7
  • Authors
    • Frankie Kropp, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3210 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
    • Eugene Somoza, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3210 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
    • Maurine Lilleskov, Xcel Research Consulting, Inc., 4160 Augusta Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703, USA
    • Mabel Granados-Bad Moccasin, Growing Up Together Program, 800 East Dakota Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501, USA
    • Michelle Moore, City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs, 725 N. LaCrosse, Suite 300, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
    • Daniel Lewis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3210 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
    • Brenda Boetel, City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs, 725 N. LaCrosse, Suite 300, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
    • Corey Smith, Northern Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board, 1770 Rand Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
    • Theresa Winhusen, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3210 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA