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American Indians and alcohol.

¹Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

Alcohol Health and Research World

|February 15, 2005

Summary

Alcohol use is high among American Indians due to historical and social factors. Integrating native approaches and regulating alcohol sales can improve prevention and treatment efforts.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Sociology
Indigenous Studies

Background:

High prevalence of alcohol use and related consequences in American Indian populations.
Historical influence of European colonists in introducing alcohol.
Current social and cultural factors contributing to alcohol problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore factors contributing to alcohol use among American Indians.
To identify effective strategies for preventing and treating alcohol problems.
To examine the potential of incorporating native beliefs and policies.

Main Methods:

Literature review on historical and socio-cultural factors.
Analysis of existing prevention and treatment approaches.
Examination of policy impacts on alcohol use.

Main Results:

Alcohol use is linked to historical factors and current socio-cultural dynamics.
Native beliefs and approaches show promise for effective interventions.
Policy interventions regulating alcohol sales can aid prevention.

Conclusions:

Addressing alcohol problems requires understanding historical context and socio-cultural influences.
Incorporating indigenous healing practices is crucial for effective treatment.
Policy changes are vital for community-level alcohol problem prevention.

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