2021
The protective effects of self-compassion on alcohol-related problems among first nation adolescents
Spillane N, Schick M, Goldstein S, Nalven T, Kahler C. The protective effects of self-compassion on alcohol-related problems among first nation adolescents. Addiction Research & Theory 2021, 30: 33-40. PMID: 36238694, PMCID: PMC9555812, DOI: 10.1080/16066359.2021.1902994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol-related disparitiesIndigenous peoples’ experiencesSelf-compassionAssociated with alcohol-related problemsAlcohol-related consequencesContemporary discriminationIndigenous youthProtective factorsPencil-and-paper surveyProtective effects of self-compassionNation adolescentsEffects of trauma exposureIndigenous communitiesEffect of self-compassionHistorical traumaPeople's experiencesNorth American Indigenous youthAlcohol useFirst Nation adolescentsTrauma exposureProtective effectYouth
2020
Structured and Unstructured Activities and Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Middle School: The Role of Availability and Engagement
Spillane N, Schick M, Kirk-Provencher K, Hill D, Wyatt J, Jackson K. Structured and Unstructured Activities and Alcohol and Marijuana Use in Middle School: The Role of Availability and Engagement. Substance Use & Misuse 2020, 55: 1765-1773. PMID: 32423269, PMCID: PMC8409240, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1762652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarijuana useHeavy drinkingSubstance usePerceived availabilityYouth substance useAssociated with increased likelihoodAvailability of substancesStructured activitiesAdolescent alcoholSubstance availabilityMultiple logistic regressionAssociated with decreased likelihoodAssociated with likelihoodStudy endMarijuanaEngagementProtective factorsLogistic regressionImpact of availabilityYoung adolescentsLongitudinal studyIntervention targets