Understanding relapse factors among Native American youth in recovery
Assessing Cultures of Recovery in Tribal Communities - Pilot Project 1: Understanding Relapse among Tribal Youth
This study is looking into why some young people from American Indian and Alaskan Native communities might struggle to stay sober after battling substance use issues, and it aims to gather insights from their experiences to help create better support and prevention strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Spokane Valley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930037 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to explore the reasons behind relapse in American Indian and Alaskan Native adolescents recovering from substance use disorders. By surveying youth at the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, the project will gather information on personal and social factors that contribute to relapse. The study will integrate clinical data with survey responses to enhance understanding and improve relapse prevention strategies. Additionally, the research will involve the community in the process to ensure that the findings are relevant and culturally appropriate.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian and Alaskan Native adolescents who are currently in recovery from substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent or those not in recovery from substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally relevant relapse prevention programs for Native American youth.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in understanding relapse factors in various populations, but this specific focus on AI/AN youth is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Spokane Valley, United States
- Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations — Spokane Valley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edson, Timothy C — Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations
- Study coordinator: Edson, Timothy C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.