Cultural Dynamics, Substance Use, and Resilience Among American Indian/Alaska Native Emerging Adults in Urban Areas

We conducted 13 focus groups with urban AI/AN emerging adults, parents, and providers. We found risks of substance use from cultural isolation and that culture provided a source of strength and resilience for urban AI/AN emerging adults.

Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - June 27, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Ryan Andrew Brown; Alina I. Palimaru; Daniel Dickerson; Kathy Etz; David P. Kennedy; Benjamin Hale; Carrie L. Johnson; Elizabeth J. D ' Amico Source Type: research