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Integrating traditional practices and social network visualization to prevent substance use: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial among urban Native American emerging adults

The study focuses on the rising concerns regarding opioid use and opioid-related disorders among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) emerging adults living in urban areas. These individuals face a higher risk of opioid misuse compared to those living in rural areas.

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Exploring substance use disorder discussions in Native American communities: a retrospective Twitter infodemiology study

The study looked at how social media, specifically Twitter, can help in detecting and responding to substance use disorder (SUD)-related issues, such as overdoses, within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Researchers analyzed over 146,000 tweets that mentioned ‘overdose,’…

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Quantifying opioid use disorder Cascade of Care outcomes in an American Indian tribal nation in Minnesota

The opioid use disorder (OUD) epidemic has significantly affected American Indian communities in Minnesota. A public health framework called the Cascade of Care helps measure OUD risk, treatment engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes. However, no studies have measured this framework…

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Health Equity for Abenaki Indigenous People: Improving Access to Quality Mental Health and Substance Use Services

In this study, researchers explored how members of the Abenaki Indigenous communities in Vermont access mental health and substance abuse services. They conducted two focus groups in the spring of 2020 with community members and tribal leaders from various Abenaki…

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The mediation and moderation effect of social support on the relationship between opioid misuse and suicide attempts among native American youth in New Mexico: 2009-2019 Youth Risk Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS).

The study focused on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) high-school students in New Mexico to understand the impact of social support (SS) on the relationship between opioid misuse and suicide attempt. Data from the NM Youth Resiliency and Risk…

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IHS Opioid Stewardship Hospital Plan Builder

This template is designed to assist sites and committees with evaluation of current opioid prescribing practices and facilitate discussion surrounding opportunities for improvement. The interactive tool is designed to guide team discussions as users consider core elements of opioid stewardship…

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Native Harm Reduction Toolkit

This toolkit was imagined and created by Arlene Brown, member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, with support from NHRC staff, including Jessica Smith. It has been informed by Tribal and Urban Native people from across California and brings together resources…

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Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit: An Actionable Guide for Organizations Serving American Indian / Alaska Native Communities through Opioid Prevention Programming

Seven Directions, with the support of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the National Network of Public Health Institutes, has produced an Indigenous Evaluation Toolkit. This Toolkit provides step-by-step guidance, worksheets and concrete examples to support communities looking…

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