Latino/a Culture and Substance Abuse

This article provides descriptions of issues related to Latino/as, alcoholism, and substance abuse. A review of the available literature is provided, including preliminary data analyses by the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcoholism and Related Conditions conducted by the National Institute on A...

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Published in:Journal of ethnicity in substance abuse 2009-07, Vol.8 (3), p.301-313
Main Author: Vasquez, Melba J. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Alcoholism
Alcoholism - ethnology
Attitude to Health - ethnology
clinical implications
Cultural Characteristics
Epidemiology
Evidence Based Practice
Female
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Americans - psychology
Hispanic Americans - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Intervention
Latina
Latino
Male
Middle Aged
prevention
Residence Characteristics
Risk Factors
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Substance-Related Disorders - ethnology
Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
Teenagers
United States - epidemiology
Young Adult
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Summary:This article provides descriptions of issues related to Latino/as, alcoholism, and substance abuse. A review of the available literature is provided, including preliminary data analyses by the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcoholism and Related Conditions conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and from the National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse. There is some evidence that substance abuse among Hispanics may be increasing, especially among adolescents. Despite the dearth of knowledge regarding prevention and treatment interventions for Latino/a populations, the evolving evidence-based research provides additional information. Some clinical implications are provided and directions for research are suggested.
ISSN:1533-2640
1533-2659
DOI:10.1080/15332640903110484