Substance abuse prevalence and treatment utilization among American Indians residing on-reservation.
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American Indians residing on-reservation were interviewed regarding their substance use and treatment utilization. One-third had a current substance abuse problem. Predictors included gender, tribe, age, employment status, household income, and educational attainment. Almost two-thirds of those with substance abuse problems had received no treatment within the past year. A combination of formal and informal treatment was the most common approach. Treatment utilization was predicted by gender, age, and insurance coverage.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American Indian and Alaska native mental health research
دوره 10 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002