Substance Use, Abuse & Treatment

Looks at the artwork of several artists whose works transcend negative stereotypes related to addiction and Indigenous individuals.

Looks at the relationship between alcohol dependence, treatment, and incarceration in the United States.

Provides context for the American Indian/Alaska Native National Strategic Plans on Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention.

Discusses health disparities, the need for outreach and how to create an outreach plan.

Presents review of mental health disparities: identifies and defines American Indian/Alaskan Natives, summarizes mental health disparities, looks at available psychosocial interventions and alternatives to fixing mental health problems.

Explores the psychological and physical effects of substance abuse and interrelationship with other mental health issues.

Educational Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Texas, 2012.

Analysis of responses from 295 individuals gathered during the course of the Experiences of Adopted and Fostered Individuals Project. Results showed that Native Americans were more likely to report problems such as alcohol addiction and recovery, drug recovery, both self-assessed and diagnosed eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Discusses partnership between university-based research psychologist and staff from reservation-based substance abuse treatment program to develop intervention program for residents of Blackfeet Indian reservation.

Sidebar for Chapter 15: Mental Health in the Realm of Primary Prevention in book Prevention is Primary: Strategies for Community Well Being (2nd Edition) edited by Larry Cohen, Vivian Chazeg and Sana Chehimi. Conversation with Traveling Thunder at Fort Belknap reservation.

Brief discussion of results found when doing a search under "American Indian Cigarettes".

Study identifies misunderstandings about addiction, prevention and treatment as well as cultural strengths that might be incorporated into future programs.

Study results indicate that substance abuse programs vary widely and that more research is needed to in order to incorporate appropriate cultural elements.

Examines the underlying issues of mental health for Native American women, such as gender roles and drug abuse.

Patterns of alcohol use and results of prevention and treatment programs in the Native American and Native Alaskan population.

Findings show socioeconomic characteristics, substance abuse, barriers to mental health services and acculturation play a role in the occurrence of suicide in Native American Indian communities.

Studied client characteristics, drug use patterns, and treatment needs in an urban treatment centre and the South Central Plains Tribal program. Compares data between clients.

Presents brief description of Australian government initiatives to reduce drug and alcohol abuse among the Aboriginal population.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--Dalhousie University, 2010.

Annie Richard talks about traditional lifestyle and shares her memories of childhood in the bush.

English Thesis (M.A.)--East Carolina University, 2015.

Reviews relevant literature focused on anxiety and Aboriginal peoples. Includes interventions, preventions and treatment programs.

Film review of: Apache 8 by Sande Zeig. Review located by scrolling to page 165.

Advocates culturally relevant programming, which can be more effective for a specific community or group.

Briefly acknowledges four graduates of the eighteen month Addictions course believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.

Arsene Fontaine reminiscences.

Describes how the arrival of aspirin played a role in the collapse of Aboriginal knowledge of herbal medicines. Statistical results showed 45% of women in a small community consuming aspirin daily with anecdotal evidence indicating an even higher rate.

Outlines the results of a study, using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, which suggests physical activity greatly improves overall health.

Papers from the conference Indigenous Socioeconomic Outcomes: Assessing Recent Evidence.

Qualitative study uses focus groups to examine the interest in, and potential strategies for culturally and developmentally adapted contingency management (CM) for Indigenous youth aged 18-29.

Looks at trust building create through a needs assessment research project with feedback from university researchers, urban inter-tribal center and other community partners in Northern Texas.

Public Health, Health Services and Policy Research Thesis (MPH)--Lakehead University, 2009.

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New Mexico, 2006.

Study found that former smoking is associated with low β-cell function and current smoking with high β-cell function.

Presents seventy-five recommendations based on education, outreach, social determinants, harm reduction, accessible treatment services and support for research.

Conclusions support implementing intervention strategies for post secondary students who abuse alcohol.

Interview relates to understanding of Treaty #8 promises; the establishment of Wabasca Reserves; and the loss of treaty status by many people in the area.

Examines the use of traditional talking circle narratives to impact spontaneous recovery and maintain well-being.

[Nursing] Thesis (M.N.)--Montana State University, 2011.

Investigate review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a two-week-old infant whose family was involved with Alberta's child intervention system.

Study reports side effects from heavy drinking of Kava include changes in blood, loss of weight, heart effects, and scaly skin rash.

Bad Man gives an account of the arrival of white men, acceptance of treaty by Bloods, and subsequent lease of land by Mormons.

Examines the challenges faced by women who are trying to rebuild to their lives after being released from prison. Duration: 39:22.