Community perspectives on drug/alcohol use, concerns, needs, and resources in four Washington State Tribal communities.
Open Access
- 20 December 2014
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse
- Vol. 14 (1), 29-58
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2014.947459
Abstract
Community-university teams investigated substance use, abuse, and dependence (SUAD) and related concerns, needs, strengths, and resources in four Washington State Tribal communities. A total of 153 key community members shared their perspectives through 43 semi-structured interviews and 19 semi-structured focus groups. Qualitative data analysis revealed robust themes: prescription medications and alcohol were perceived as most prevalent and concerning; family and peer influences and emotional distress were prominent perceived risk factors; and SUAD intervention resources varied across communities. Findings may guide future research and the development of much needed strength-based, culturally appropriate, and effective SUAD interventions for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and their communities.Keywords
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