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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Native American woman speaks with her healthcare provider. They rose further to 56.6

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Can Addiction Make People More Vulnerable To Illness?

Gateway Foundation

If you or someone you know is struggling, recognizing how addiction affects health can help you decide when to seek help. How Substance Addiction Weakens The Body While addiction impacts a person’s finances, relationships, career, and mental health, substances can also significantly weaken the body.