Substance Use, Abuse & Treatment

Examines trends of alcohol abuse and dependence and how it changed over the ten year period. Authors felt accurate information was lacking from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition.

A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference where several speakers discuss the role of the elders in guiding the younger generation and in preserving the past. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

A conference where elders discuss the philosophy and practice of traditional medicine. Stress role of elders in passing on this tradition. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

Elders discuss traditional religion, it's relationship to Christian religions and its place in traditional healingpractices.

Elders stress the importance of tradition and, in particular, the religious and medical traditions of the Indian people.Accounts of two visits to the world of the dead.

A discussion of Cree funeral songs. Includes a story of a woman's vision of the afterlife.

Return to traditional ceremonies ; traditional vs. non-Indian education ; story of a trickster (Woojy Panaquad) ; electoral attitudes and responsibilities.

Talks about the traditional teacher in the University setting ; proposal for friendship ceremony between Iroquois and Ojibway ; the Iroquois confederacy ; Kootenay plains initiative to return to traditional lifestyles ; reflections on past and future wars ; and the importance of elders in recovery of traditional values.

The role of education in the loss of spiritual and cultural values ; evidence of previous and planned oppression by non-Indians ; revival of interest in traditional values and the role ofelders as a source of knowledge.

Overview of topics covered at Challenge, Consensus and Change conference held in Sydney in 1994.

Follow-up audit assessed progress in responding to 37 recommendations contained in seven reports published from October 2000 to November 2003. Federal agencies evaluated were Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing, Treasury Board Secretariat, and Industry Canada.

Outlines research findings in the areas of cross cultural care, infectious disease, social determinants of health, maternal-child care, and addiction medicine.

Provides brief information, updates, and progress on initiatives taking place in each of four regions: Western, Prairie, Central, and Atlantic.

Case of child who was admitted to hospital with septic shock due to untreated dental abscesses which required emergency surgery. She was also suffering from malnutrition. Subsequently she and her two older siblings were apprehended.

Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Describes the creation of a training program for behavioural health technicians at the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Centre in Queensland, Australia.

Describes the social differences between Aboriginal (Black) and non-Aboriginal (White) alcoholics.

Shows results from postal survey by Henderson staff sent to health agencies around Australia.

"This document aims to capture the work and the learnings of the Aboriginal Capacity Café, a community-based event that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth so that adults can learn about the experience of Aboriginal youth."

Discusses goals of the group which represents 23 Aboriginal communities across South Australia and includes interview with the State Director about plans for the future.

Document structured into eight categories: table of URLs to related documents and sites; background information; selected journal articles; resources for health care professionals; resources for other professionals; tobacco control strategies; online resources for Aboriginal peoples; and themes found in research and their implications for future investigations.

Looks at strategies to protect vulnerable groups from gambling related harm.

Report findings indicate that aboriginal populations have an increased risk of death from alcoholism, homicide, suicide and pneumonia.

Investigates the higher cardiovascular rate for Aboriginal Australians relative to overall higher smoking rates.

Discusses results from the Western NSW Aboriginal Smoking Project questionnaire about tobacco use and awareness and recommends a commitment for resources for on going training for Aboriginal health workers in tobacco issues and help for workers to quite smoking.

Overview of drug and alcohol training course developed in 1987 for health workers to assess, refer and counsel clients.

Examines the roles of the various members who make up the Perth, Australia Aboriginal Medical Service.

Author argues that most neglected part of Australian Aboriginal health is mental health and that alcohol abuse is rooted in the rapid changes in Aboriginal society.

Looks at how historical past practices have effected the mental health of Aboriginal people .

Argues that the causes, not effects of alcohol abuse need to be looked at as well as mental health.

Author relates his personal experiences with alcohol and working as a probation and parole officer.

Probation and parole officer discusses his early involvement in mental health and the obstacles faced developing Aboriginal health services.

Discusses treatment frameworks for mental illness and social ills.

Looks at a project that brought together youth in ten British Columbia communities to discuss the current status of youth health, issues associated with substance abuse, and share ideas about improving youth health in their schools and communities.

Cohort consisted of Program participants who were released to the community on day parole, full parole, and statutory release. Study assessed whether taking part in program reduced the risk of returning to substance abuse and results were compared to Aboriginal offenders who had been enrolled in the moderate and high intensity National Substance Abuse Programs.

Research report found that drug injection use by Aboriginals in Western Australia during the 1994-2002 period increased by more than 50%.

Presents several factors contributing to the social and psychological distress of aboriginal people elevating substance abuse levels.

Events leading up to a breakdown in society and culture caused by alcohol consumption.

Chapter 6 of: Advancing the Inclusion of People With Disabilities (2008). Entire book on one pdf. To access this chapter, scroll to p. 91.

Resources are listed under the following headings: General readings, Statistical Overviews - Canada, Alcohol Issues, Policy & Health System Initiatives, Prevention & Education, Treatment & Recovery, Gambling, Solvent Abuse, Tobacco Use, Youth, Key Websites, Journals

Looks at Aboriginal perceptions of substance abuse intervention programs and provides suggestions for programs different then those currently offered.

Comments on the evaluation criteria addressing the symptom rather than the cause.

Paper presents proposal for Aboriginal Tobacco Control initiatives at the 9th National Health Promotion Conference, February 4-7 in Sydney in 1996.

Describes the various support facilities and programming that exist in South Australia for Aboriginal people combating alcohol abuse.