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Urgent need for substance use disorder research among understudied populations: examining the Asian-American experience

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Substance use disorder (SUD) among Asian Americans is understudied. Our review of National Institutes of Health-funded projects reveals a striking underrepresentation of research focused on SUD in this population, possibly perpetuated by the pervasive societal myth that Asian Americans are a healthy community. Moreover, the limited availability and disaggregation of data on SUD among Asian Americans further hinder our understanding of prevalence rates, treatment utilization, and associated disparities-thereby limiting opportunities for prevention and intervention. In light of these findings, our review serves as a crucial call to action, emphasizing the urgent need for increased research efforts and resources to address the significant gaps in knowledge and inform effective interventions for addressing SUD among Asian Americans.

Source: Health Affairs Scholar

DOI: 10.1093/haschl/qxad058

Authors: Sugy Choi, Sahnah Lim, Simona C Kwon, Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Charles J Neighbors, Stella S Yi

Institution: New York University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000