Alcohol- and drug-related consequences across latent classes of substance use among American Indian adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Substance use among American Indian (AI) adolescents is a significant public health concern, as they report greater health disparities related to substance use compared to other racial/ethnic groups. The present study examines differences across classes of substance use behaviors regarding alcohol- and drug-related consequences.

Methods

The current study was a secondary analysis of the dataset used by Stanley and Swaim (2018). AI adolescents (n = 3498, 47.8% female, M_age = 14.8) completed a survey including substance use and related consequences. Protocols were approved by institutional IRB, tribal authority, school boards, and parental consent/child assent were obtained.

Results

In line with Stanley and Swaim (2018), we identified four classes

SUBMITTER: Schick MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8392693 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature