June 3-7, 2007 University of Wisconsin-Stout Format Conference This rural alcohol and drug abuse conference provides participants with the opportunity to interact with rural alcohol and drug abuse professionals, federal agency representatives, and nationally known institute faculty and resource people. Experts from across the U.S. will present 12 hour in-depth tracks, 4… Read More »»
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Resources & Disability Issues (SARDI)
February 22, 2006
Wright State University School of Medicine Format Brochure, Newsletter, Report, Training Materials The SARDI Program seeks to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, including those who are concurrently affected by substance abuse by conducting collaborative and participatory research, developing intervention approaches and training, and disseminating related information. One of the topics… Read More »»
The Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals (MCDPDHHI)
February 22, 2006
The Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals Format: Outreach and Training Program MCDPDHHI meets the communication and cultural needs of deaf and hard of hearing persons in chemical dependency treatment by providing outreach, training, and materials to deaf and hard of hearing individuals, as well as service providers. Written… Read More »»
Resources for Native Americans with Disabilities: Substance Abuse
February 20, 2006
Accommodating Alcohol Abuse and Dependency in the Workplace: Helping American Indians and Alaska Natives with Alcohol-Related Disabilities, May 2006 American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC) Format AIDTAC Practice Guideline While the American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (AIRRTC) identified alcohol abuse or dependency as the specific disability most needing attention among… Read More »»
Lifetime physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, depression, and suicide attempts among Native American women.
January 1, 2006
Although there is preliminary evidence that violence against women and children may be particularly prevalent in some Native American communities, associations between abuse and substance abuse, mental health problems, and suicide attempts have rarely been studied in this population. This study examined lifetime and current physical and sexual abuse among 30 Native American women. Nearly… Read More »»
Adverse childhood exposures and alcohol dependence among seven Native American tribes.
January 1, 2006
BACKGROUND: Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are leading causes of death among Native Americans. Little is known about the impact of negative childhood exposures, including parental alcoholism, childhood maltreatment, and out-of-home placement, on risk of lifetime DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition) diagnosis of alcohol dependence in this population. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews… Read More »»
Alcoholism and co-morbid psychiatric disorders among American Indians.
January 1, 2006
Much of the data reported here regarding American Indian (AI) people has originated from specific areas with particular peoples. Thus, one must be cautious in applying information from one tribe to the hundreds of tribes living across the United States. As with any people, psychiatric disorder may be a pre-existing rationale for using alcohol. Or… Read More »»
Cultural connection and transformation: substance abuse treatment at Friendship House.
January 1, 2006
This research investigates the transformational experiences of Native Americans during the course of their retraditionalization and treatment for drug and alcohol dependence. Twelve graduates of the residential treatment program at Friendship House in San Francisco were interviewed about the kind and quality of their healing experiences in this particular program which provides a comprehensive matrix… Read More »»
Factors affecting American Indian adolescent tobacco use.
January 1, 2006
The present study merged problem behavior and social ecological theories to examine how mental health and environmental factors, including culture, were associated with American Indian youth tobacco use. A stratified random sample of 205 reservation and 196 urban American Indian adolescents living in a Southwestern area was interviewed in 2001. Two-thirds of the reservation youth… Read More »»
Native American women in alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
January 1, 2006
Alcohol and other drug use is a serious problem among American Indian and Alaska Native women. However, information about their needs for treatment is lacking. In response, a study was conducted to document the life experiences and perceived recovery needs of American Indian and Alaska Native women at nine treatment centers nationwide. The data show… Read More »»
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