The notion that Aboriginal Australians are genetically more susceptible to the effects of alcohol than Caucasians has its counterpart in North America where, according to what has become known as the ‘Firewater myth’, American Indians and Native Alaskans are believed to have a similar predisposition...
They did not get married or have their kids' birthdays. "It sometimes takes me more than a week to see my family." (p. 8) "I haven't seen my 6-month-old baby in a long time; I've missed him." (p. 15) I was unable to attend my son's birthday party. I was furious. I...