Table 1.4.

Summary prescription (Rx) drug abuse articles with Asian American and American Indians/Alaska Native participants (n = 3)

Study	*Sample characteristics	**Rx drugs	Primary measures	Key findings
Asian Americans
[26] Bardhi et al. (2007)	Case study; n = 12 prescription pill using women; One Asian American	Unspecified	Qualitative data	One case described a 30-yr-old, 2nd generation Chinese woman who reported that her misuse was in rebellion against strict parents. She initiated use during pharmacy school and dropped out to become an artist.
[27] Gee et al. (2007)	Cross-sectional; n = 2,217 Filipino Americans	AN, SE, T, ST	Filipino American Community Epidemiological Study	10% of the sample had misused analgesics, 5% stimulants, 3.6% sedatives, and 2.1% tranquilizers. Prescription drug abusers reported more frequent daily experiences of unfair treatment compared to non-users.
American Indian/Alaska Native
[28] Momper et al. (2011)	Qualitative; n = 49 American Indian youth and adults	O	Emergent design with tribal leader feedback	During the talking circles, or focus groups, tribal members reported increased use of OxyContin. Prescription drug misuse was perceived as having a negative effect on individuals, families, and the community, or tribe.

Note:

^*The sample characteristics and findings highlight data for racial/ethnic minorities in the sample and may not include primary findings of the study.

^**Rx abbreviations are as follows; A_N=analgesics, A_X= anxiolytics, A_M=amphetamines, B=benzodiazepines, O=opioids, S_E=sedatives, S_L=sleep, S_T=stimulants, T=tranquilizers