Describes factors leading to petrol (gas) sniffing abuse and impacts on individual health and well-being.

Discusses some of the factors contributing to petrol (gasoline) sniffing by Australian Aboriginal children and measures taken to prevent abuse.

Discusses some of the underlying contributive causes: rapid societal change, Australian federal government policy.

Comments on peyote connection with Native American Church ceremonies and presents general information and description of Native American Church. Bachelor's Thesis towards undergraduate degree in [English Language and Literature]--University of West Bohemia, 2014.

Discusses how members' disagreements over whether or not the use and possession of the psychoactive substance should be criminalized affected the organization. Special combined issue of Studies in American Indian Literatures and American Indian Quarterly. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 159.

Education Thesis (Ed.D)--University of Minnesota, 2013.

Phyllis Clarke was a member of the Communist party and political associate of Norris and Brady. She talks about the political atmosphere in the Prince Albert area in the fifties as well as the political beliefs and affiliations of Norris and Brady.

Examines the causes for and the effects of young people, mainly girls eating clay and Rinso, a laundry detergent.

Pierre Carriere was a close friend of Jim Brady. He talks about the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present ; Jim Brady's role as a leader in the community ; the fishing and forestry industry ; the CCF government and its programs ; Malcolm Norris and his activities ; the effect of the war on the town and the role of the Legion.

Study shows a triad of depressive disorders occurring in the Native American patients studied, including major depression, alcoholism and complicated depression.

Results suggest a more comprehensive survey is required. Generally, students acquired information from school, electronic and print media sources before substance use.

Examines the evolution and growth of one of the earliest Australian Aboriginal commodities, Pituri which contained up to 5% nicotine compared to only 1.5% in manufactured cigarettes.

Documentary about the consequences of the nomadic Mushuau Innu being relocated to Davis Inlet, Labrador. Duration: 48:51.

Survival International from London, England released a report on the rise of suicide among the Innu people, forerly known as Montagnais-Naskapi.

Describes the fairly recent history of alcohol consumption in Papua New Guinea.

Discusses the history and production of a video by and for youth, stressing the dangers of HIV transmission and injection drug use.

Counselling Psychology Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of British Columbia, 2008.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Emory University, 2006.

[History] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kentucky, 1999.

Argues that when dealing with people who occupy a lower socioeconomic position, police officers become part of a network providing social services. On reserves, where access to this network is limited, the police are often viewed as the primary source of personal and community security.

Findings indicate trend that non-Aboriginals and non-injection drug users have better health outcomes.

Book review of: Porcupines and China Dolls by Robert Arthur Alexie.

Study shows that the media misrepresents Indigenous Australians health in an disparaging way.

Comments on the growth of non-government organizations (NGOs) in Queensland, Australia in response to the perception that government is not adequately addressing the problem.

Special Education and Rehabilitation Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1992.

Study assessed 129 sexually active women who met the PTSD criteria and found that binge drinking resulted in a 35% increase in unprotected sex.

Book review of: Potawatomi Tracks (The Ballad of Vietnam and Other Stories) by Larry Mitchell. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 108.

Discusses factors which could make the Inuit more susceptible to the disease such as overcrowded housing, access to healthcare, and Tuberculosis, as well as how the disease may affect education, livelihoods, and increase family violence.

Estimate of the potential use of safer injecting site by local illicit drug users and evaluates potential impact of newly established Health Canada restrictions and police activities.

Concluded that socio-economic factors and injuries played an important role in premature mortality rates.

Documentary looks at treatment centre in St. Albert, Albert, the despair of addiction as well as the strength, courage and healing that takes place. Duration: 29.27.

Need to return to traditional format of Indian ceremonies is discussed.

Several speakers voice concerns about changes that have crept in to the ceremonies. Recall how things were done in former times and stress need to return to old ways.

The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.

Contends that the questionnaire is an effective screener for suicide risk.

Recreation, Physical and Health Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 1997.

Objective of the study was to describe the predictors of substance use relapse of American Indian (AI) women up to one year following substance abuse treatment.

Study looks for ethnic-specific predictors. Shows smoking is associated with risk-taking behaviours.

[Nursing] Thesis (M.N.)--Montana State University, 2012.

Study concludes that the Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Survey (ACES) is a useful tool for assessing the cultural engagement of Australian Aboriginal Clients.

Premier Lorne Calvert's three year action plan to treat substance abuse based on recommendations from the report Healthy Choices in a Healthy Community by Graham Addley.

Included in the questionnaire were three common screening tools for alcohol use during pregnancy.

Examines the inappropriate use of medically prescribed drugs by young Aboriginals.

Discusses strategies for prevention of abuse such as individual and community supports based on interviews and literature.

Research conducted on inappropriate use of prescription medication use showed common sources for acquiring medication included medication given by a friend or stranger, medication bought on the street and medication prescribed by a physician.

Three Aboriginal people talk about their experiences with misusing prescription drugs.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.24.