"Other" Substance Use Among American Indian Reservation-Area High School Youth.
Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs May 20, 2025 Mark A Prince, Brandon Paez, Jessica L Morse et al.
American Indian (AI) and non-AI youth living on or near reservations show largely similar rates of using substances often grouped as 'other' (inhalants, MDMA, hallucinogens, prescription opioids, over-the-counter cold medicines), though some regional and sex-based differences emerge. In two regions, AI youth had higher odds of using any 'other' substance than non-AI youth, while in the Southeast and Northwest they were less likely to use prescription opioids and over-the-counter cold medicines, respectively. Males in the Southwest were more likely than females to use inhalants, hallucinogens, and tranquilizers. The Southern Plains region reported the highest prevalence of 'other' substance use overall. These patterns can guide targeted prevention and intervention.