British Journal of Addiction
Volume 84, Issue 7, 1989, Pages 785-789

An Epidemic of Opium Dependence Among Asian Refugees in Minnesota: characteristics and causes (Article)

Westermeyer J.* , Lyfoung T. , Neider J.
  • a International Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
  • b International Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
  • c International Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

Abstract

After several decades absence, opium smoking has reappeared in the U.S. Introduced by Indochinese refugees in the early 1980's, it has spread to several regions of the country. In this report the characteristics of refugee opium addicts is described. In addition, the factors contributing to a fertile situation for opium addiction are presented. Finally, implications of these findings and remedial recommendations are suggested. Copyright © 1989, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

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Index Keywords

refugee Laos human Refugees Opium opiate priority journal Aged Opioid-Related Disorders drug dependence Minnesota United States Asian Americans male female Disease Outbreaks major clinical study adult ethnic or racial aspects Middle Age
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1989.tb03058.x
ISSN: 09520481
Cited by: 33
Original Language: English