Substance abuse counselors recognize the diversity of their clients and the fact that specific people have distinct needs and vulnerabilities. Native Americans suffering from alcoholism reflect this reality. Here, the work and perspectives of Handsome Lake, a 19th century spiritual leader of the ...
Alcohol abuse in Native Americans may stem from cultural, not genetic roots.Informs on a study at the University of California at Berkeley which suggested that alcohol abuse has strong historical and cultural roots in Native Americans.EBSCO_Asp...
A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. The ancestors of the Native Americans are generally considered by scientists to have entered the Americas from Asia by way of the Bering Strait sometime during the late glacial epoch. ...
Alcoholism is an issue in many peoples lives. But for Native Americans it has become a very common issues effecting many people. Native Americans also affect more than health, issues like stereotyping and control come into play. Two authors decided to include the effects of alcohol in their wo...
Although Native-Americans represent a diverse population, alcoholism prevention programs need to apply general knowledge of alcohol use and misuse, rather than search for extraordinary cultural factors. Such an approach would emphasize the importance of social relationships, peer group associations, family...
Understanding Alcohol Abuse in American Indian/Alaskan Native Youth.Discusses the alcohol abuse of American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) teenagers in the United States. Identification of a population at risk; Scope of the problem among teenagers; Sociocultural context of AI/AN youth alcohol abuse....
Alcohol abuse among Native Americans Native Americans have experienced substantial problems with alcohol since its introduction to their culture by early European settlers. Epidemiological data indicate that elevated morbidity and mortality attributable to alcohol abuse amo... RJ Lamarine - 《Journal of ...
Alcoholism in the family. A multicultural exploration. The initial focus is on defining race, culture, and ethnicity, followed by a review of the extent of alcohol and alcohol use consequences among African-Americans and Native Americans. Cultural specificity in an historical context is prov... ...
Gambling opportunities on and near Native American lands have increased in recent decades; yet there is a lack of research examining the patterns of problem gambling and alcohol abuse among Native Americans in the US. Traditional Native American cultural identity may be a protective factor for proble...
Alcohol dependence among Native Americans and Alaska Natives is twice that found in the general population. Alaska Natives are 7 times more likely to die of alcohol-related problems. This study investigated differences in the course and consequences of alcoholism and co-occurring polysubstance ...