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Changes in alcohol consumption and binge drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic among American Indians residing in California and Oklahoma.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse
May 2024
Stephenson Cancer Center, College of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the rise in alcohol use and binge drinking among American Indian populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on data collected from California and Oklahoma.
- A total of 19.3% of participants reported binge drinking, while 21.6% reported increased alcohol consumption, with women and those practicing social distancing showing higher odds of increased use.
- The study highlights the importance of providing culturally sensitive support services to address the mental health and substance use challenges faced during stressful times.
Tobacco and marijuana use during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown among American Indians residing in California and Oklahoma.
Tob Induc Dis
December 2023
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, United States.
Introduction: American Indian (AI) people experience a disproportionate tobacco and marijuana burden which may have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Little is known about the tobacco and marijuana habits of American Indian individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to examine tobacco and marijuana use as well as change in use during the COVID-19 pandemic among the American Indian community.
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