This page contains resources to support public health teams and communities in preventing overdose among Native people. All journal articles are open source unless otherwise indicated. Please contact us with recommendations for new resources to include.
The United Katehnuaka Longhouse is a Native-led, North Carolina-based nonprofit providing Indigenous harm reduction services in North Carolina and South Carolina through their Good Mind Initiative. This report describes their approach to Indigenous harm reduction, their program model and…
(1) Background: This study aimed to examine adult participants perceptions of the Thiwáhe Gluwáš’akapi (TG) program. We recruited 13 of 85 (15.3%) adult participants from various previous cohorts of the TG program, separated into lower and higher participation groups. Qualitative…
This article investigates the influence of female caretaker substance use on early-onset youth drinking among Native American families in the Northern Midwest. Data include 603 Native American families, with reports from female caretakers and youths aged 10-13 years. Two potential…
This study investigated internalizing and externalizing symptoms as potential mediators of the relationship between perceived discrimination and early substance use among 195 American Indian 5th through 8th graders from three reservations that share a common culture (e.g., language, spiritual beliefs,…
This article proposes a new stress-coping model for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs) that reflects a paradigmatic shift in the conceptualization of Native health. It reviews sociodemographic information on AIs, rates of substance abuse and related health outcomes, and…
This guidance on implementation of the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline is intended to support health care providers at all levels of care who address pain management among adult AI/AN patients. 7D_PrescriptionGuidelines_080825_WebDownload…
ABSTRACT: Substance use among American Indians (AIs) is a critical health issue and accounts for many health problems such as chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, behavioral health conditions, homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle accidents. In 2013, the highest rates of substance…
This paper presents findings from the Native Transformations Project, an exploratory community-based participatory research study that aims to identify sources of strength and protection against substance use disorder in three tribal communities in the coastal Pacific Northwest. Preliminary results from…
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.
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,’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
