Racial Discrimination, Racial Microaggressions, and Strength of Ethnic Identity Predict Alcohol Abuse in Bipoc Individuals

We examined relationships between strength of ethnic identity, racial microaggressions and discrimination, and alcohol abuse among 264 BIPOC adults. Microaggressions and discrimination predicted alcohol abuse. Strength of ethnic identity served as a protective factor for some groups. Results suggest alcohol abuse serves as a coping mechanism for discrimination experiences.