Native American Culture, working with Native American alcoholics. This is really typed up notes but in essay form, perfect for a social work major or someone studying this population.

Cultural Awareness There are many factors that need to be taken into perspective when working with Native American clients. There has been many oppressive factors in the lives of all Native Americans from the time the first settlers came to America and into the present time we are in. There is a general mistrust with European Americans by natives, for many reasons. Beginning in the 16th century, many of the settlers wanted the land that …

…best for one person, may not be the best for the other. It is good when working with a client who is suffering from alcoholism or other substance abuse, it is good to offer many different types of treatment options, especially if they are within the tribe or with people of the same culture. The spiritual beliefs held by native americans are often strong enough to work better than basic detox and twelve step programs.