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Article: Issues in the Treatment of Native Americans With Alcohol Problems.
- Article from:
- Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
- Article date:
- October 1, 2000
- Author:
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The author reviews the literature on the treatment of Native Americans who have alcohol abuse or dependence disorders and provides an interpretation of the research on this topic. The most common alcohol treatment modalities used with Native Americans are described and critiqued, including adapted versions of standard treatments. Several practical recommendations are made regarding revising standard treatments to make them more culturally appropriate for Native Americans.
This article focuses on the most significant reports regarding treatment modalities and their efficacy for Native Americans with alcohol problems. The literature on alcoholism in Native ...