Author : Laurence Armand French Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313003106
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Addictions and Native Americans by : Laurence Armand French Ph.D.
Download or read book Addictions and Native Americans written by Laurence Armand French Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-01-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substance abuse is a major health and social problem plaguing Native Americans both historically and today. After presenting the social and psychological factors that have contributed to Native American addictions and the patterns of behavior and circumstances associated with this complex and widespread problem, French discusses the treatment, intervention, and prevention issues facing therapists. He also explores the development and consequences of a new form of addiction, compulsive gambling, focusing on its relationship to substance abuse. A major contribution of this volume is its review and critique of regulatory acts documenting federal policy.