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Austin, Gregory; And Others – 1993
This document summarizes recent research on substance abuse among American Indian youth. The overview provides information on the nature and extent of the problem, use correlates and risk factors, and prevention. A conclusion is that factors that predispose American Indian youth to substance abuse include family disruption and dysfunction, which…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indians, At Risk Persons, Drug Abuse