Article
Preventing Substance Abuse Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
Journal of Social Service Research
(2008)
Abstract
Research on the prevention of substance abuse among American Indian and Alaska Native youth offers challenges and demands careful methods. This paper describes such challenges in terms of philosophical, political, and cultural issues surrounding substance abuse prevention research with American Indian and Alaska Native people. The authors suggest how social work researchers can address these issues through strategies of community 'collaboration, goal setting, and cultural sensitivity. The paper discusses the limits, implications, and future applications of the described strategies for research on the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse among American Indian and Alaska Native youth.
Keywords
- Prevention of substance abuse,
- American Indian,
- Alaska Native youth
Disciplines
Publication Date
October 18, 2008
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J079v09n04_04
Publisher Statement
Taylor & Francis Group
Citation Information
Joseph E. Trimble, PhD, Steven P. Schinke, Lewayne D. Gilchrist, Robert F. Schilling, et al.. "Preventing Substance Abuse Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth" Journal of Social Service Research Vol. 9 Iss. 4 (2008) p. 53 - 67 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joseph_trimble/40/