Substance Use and Suicide in Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Multiracial Youth

ConclusionsU.S. NHPI, AIAN, and multiracial adolescents are disproportionately burdened by illicit substance use, depressed mood, and suicidality. Current alcohol and cigarette use may predispose these adolescents toward suicidality, offering potential pathways to alleviate suicide risk.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research