Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders among American Indians and Alaska Natives. The NSDUH Report

摘要

This report examines the rates of substance use and substance use disorders among American Indians and Alaska Natives aged 12 or older. For the purposes of this report, individuals with alcohol dependence or abuse are said to have an alcohol use disorder, and individuals with illicit drug dependence or abuse are said to have an illicit drug use disorder. Comparisons are made between American Indians and Alaska Natives and the overall group of persons having other racial backgrounds. All findings are annual averages based on combined 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 NSDUH data.