Native American Tribal

The admissions into Solutions Recovery with substance abuse among Native Americans is gaining in percentage. And although Alcohol dependence is the dominate substance abuse problem among the tribal community, we also need to shift our focus to drug dependancy among Native Americans.

At Solutions Recovery we have Native American counseling track that includes a greater focus on the Spiritual and Holistic, as well as Native American meetings, counseling, sweat lodge access, all as part of a program tailored to each individual client.

Meth addiction is on the rise and both the Native American community and the general public need to be educated on the facts on this growing problem. As stated by the Admissions Team at Solutions Recovery, it is the fastest growing drug of choice by percentage of Native Americans.

Marijuana and Cocaine use has risen gradually among Native Americans while Methamphetamine addiction has shot off the charts. The low cost and high availability of the drug in tribal communities is responsible for its popularity, especially among male adolescents.

Substance Abuse are hard facts of life for too many urban and reservation Indians. Native Americans are five times more likely to die of alcohol-related causes than whites, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis... diseases associated with Alcoholism, are the sixth leading cause of death among Native Americans. This is not even among the top 10 in the white population.

Illegal drugs such as Marijuana, Meth, Cocaine and Pain Pills are increasing among Indians, but the drug of choice is still Alcohol. One study found that among Indians entering substance abuse treatment programs in the U.S. in 2010, 63 percent were struggling with Alcohol compared with only 38 percent for all other admissions.

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