Alcohol Abuse Among Aboriginal Youth - 1781 Words

Alcohol Abuse Among Aboriginal Youth Mallory Endersby Douglas College Alcohol Abuse Among Aboriginal Youth Alcohol abuse among Aboriginal youth is a prevalent issue in Canada. This widespread drug abuse stems from social, cultural, and biological factors. As there are many negative impacts that come with alcohol abuse, treatment options are necessary. When treating Aboriginal youth for alcohol abuse, it is necessary for practitioners to take cultural context into consideration to ensure sensitivity and success. It is important to understand alcohol abuse and why Aboriginal youth are an especially high risk demographic. This helps to identify effective ways to diminish alcohol abuse in the Aboriginal youth population through behavioural therapy, drug therapy, and therapeutic recreation programs. While consumption of alcohol is a socially acceptable practice in our society, issues arise when abuse occurs. 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