Hispanic Habits And Attitudes Towards Drinking

Immigration from Latin America and the growth of the nation 's Latino population are two of the most important and controversial developments in the recent history of the United States. Latinos are destined to continue to have an enormous impact

The impact of various kinds of substances to cultural groups has historically been precipitated by the significance of particular substances on different cultural groups (Moore, 2010).This is mainly because the long term usage of these substances leads to the integration of the consumption of the substance into the cultural patterns of the given group. One such group that has been affected by the extensive usage of a particular substance is the Native American community. According to the Associated Press (2014, August 28), as noted on the MSNBC website, out of ten deaths among the Native American population, one is Alcohol related. Additionally, the prevalence of Alcohol consumption among the Native American population relates to

Substance abuse is difficult to treat no matter the background someone comes from, but adding sociocultural influences from diverse cultures can add an even more difficult element when it comes to effective prevention and intervention strategies. The United States is a melting pot of diverse cultures, with the Hispanic population accounting for “one-half of the nation’s growth” (Steven & Smith, 2013, p. 328). When it comes to treating Hispanic individuals for substance abuse issues, one needs to be aware of the cultural differences and acculturation issues that are characteristic of this culture. Clinicians who work with the Hispanic population need to understand their cultural values and respect their diversity so that barriers to treatment can be overcome.

Drinking alcohol is a behavior that diverse ethnicities and cultures have adapted as a form of leisure, celebration, socialization, or cultural practice. Mexican American males have engaged in drinking alcohol for all of these reasons. It is important to analyze the process of acculturation Mexican American experience and how it affects their ability to persuade and control their alcohol consumption. The stress of adjusting to a new place than the one they have been accustomed to and have already been accepted in, can lead males to drink alcohol to help them in coping with their issues. The gravity of extreme alcohol drinking is also

Drinking pattern does differ by race and ethnicity in the United States. Our book discusses the difference between Irish, Italians, French, Asia & Native Americans, Hispanics, and African American. Studies show that African Americans have higher rates of alcoholism than whites do. This conclusion is due to the lack of research on drinking pattern amongst blacks (Lex, 1985; Sterne, 1967). Evidence also show that white women has a lower rate of alcoholism than black women, yet African American women have a higher abstain rate (Harper and Saifnoorian, 1991). Most African American males don’t encounter with alcohol related problems until about their 30’s. Seen in a study by Herd’s (1990) it revealed that is was some similar patterns between white and blacks as well as differences. White were found to do more

On June 26, 2015, we visited an Alcoholic Anonymous Hispanic group called “Poco a Poco”. The group was composed of eleven males and two females. Their ages were thirty years old to fifty five years old, which puts them in the middle adulthood stage. The group that was participating in the AA meeting was composed of different levels of education and socioeconomic status. One participant that was from a high income background and the rest were from a low and middle income background. Next to the group’s room, was another group waiting. We did not know its name, but the members' ethnicity was non-Hispanic. We reached the location fifteen minutes early which gave us the opportunity to observe the two different

On June 26, 2015 we visit alcoholic anonym Hispanic group called “Poco a poco”. The group was composed by 11 males and two females. Their ages were 30 being the youngest one and the rest between 40 to 60 years old that put them in middle adulthood stage. Beside their room there was another group non-Hispanic. We got to the place fifteen minutes early which gave us the opportunity to observe the two different cultural group waiting outside for their section to start. What we notice first was that the non-Hispanic group where composed by 5 males and 4 females all from the middle adulthood stage, they all interact well with each other and they all were smoking cigarettes. The Hispanic group they all salute each other but none was smoking cigarettes. The section of the AA meeting start on time. The first thing they all did was to greet us when we enter the section. They begin their meeting reciting the twelve stages and after that they made a prayer. After the prayer they said their rules of participation and everyone turn off and/or silence their cellphones. Each individual took 30 minutes to talk. They explain the first time they drink, and how they all broke

Binge drinking is the pattern of drinking defined as the most common excessive alcohol consumption trend in the United States (CDC, 2016). In 2013, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) reported that 17% of the U.S. population reported binge drinking (CDC, 2015). This constitutes one in six adults reporting binge drinking four times a month (CDC, 2016). Compared to overall U.S. statistics, studies have shown that residents of the U.S. Mexico border have “higher annual levels of drinking and alcohol-related problems on the U.S. side of the border” typically amongst the younger population (Caetano and Mills, 2016). This is a problem because binge drinking is related to three quarters of potential life lost in the U.S. (CDC, 2015). Economically, the act of binge drinking “was responsible for about 77% of the cost of all excessive alcohol use in all states and DC; in total, excessive alcohol consumption cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010. (CDC, 2015).

Alcoholism has been a societal issue that does not discriminate in terms of boarders. Although it is an international problem, this paper will focus on its implications in the United States of America. Alcoholism is defined as an obsession or addiction to the intake of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and behavior resulting from alcohol reliance (Adewale and Ifudu 2014). This paper analysis the demographic differences in alcohol engagement and it takes a medical standpoint in evaluating the illness. This research entails the consequences of the disease as well as symptoms and possible treatments. Alcoholism is an illness that attacks the family, and cripples them economically, psychologically and physically. By tying together the work of previous researchers in the field, this paper will render useful in understanding and recognizing the mental illness that impacts thousands of lives in the United States.

Cuba is undergoing a worsening mental health problem among its citizens that is mainly caused by the government’s restrictive policies. The main illness in Cuba’s mental health problem is depression. One-fourth of Cubans who seek help in Cuban mental health facilities are suffering from depression. Meanwhile, smoking and alcohol consumption is on the rise in Cuba. About a fourth of cuban adults smoke, and most Cubans admitted in emergency rooms test positive for alcohol. Alcohol consumption is one of the main side effects of the worsening mental health situation of Cuba. Over the years, the country has developed an acceptance toward alcohol. Irresponsible drinking also leads to family and domestic violence (Salud Publica). The root cause

In a study published by the American Journal of Public Health suggested the following drinking patterns; poor or fair health status is the same among Black and White men who never consumed alcohol. Black men who consumed three or more drinks on three to seven days per week compared with their White coun¬terparts were much more likely to live in poverty and to be unemployed and less likely to have a college educa¬tion and be married. A college education or more was most prev¬alent among White and Black men consuming 1 to 2 drinks on 2 or fewer days per week. Poverty level was comparable across drinking categories for White men but increased with increasing consump¬tion among Black men. Among the heavier compared with lighter drinkers with the

Since I was a child living in Venezuela, I have been surrounded with a party atmosphere. This does not mean that all I did was party. It means that people in Venezuela like having fun and making everything into a huge party, even if it is a small formal dinner or a reunion of a group of friends. Unfortunately, all of these reunions are complemented with large amounts of alcohol, which means many adults and young adults greatly affected by alcohol under the same roof. Such situations were normal to me as I became a teenage,r but I had never realized how much damage and changes alcohol could bring out in a person.

In addition, research pertaining to SBIRT and Hispanic/Latino Cultures find that this approach can be helpful when working with individuals who suffer from substance abuse. According to the article, A Hispanic/Latino Family Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention Developments in the substance abuse prevention field of the last decade is most encouraging in this regard. There is a growing recognition that the kinds of problems that concern us about our youths cannot be cured with a single

In relation to college drinking, “perceived descriptive norms refer to the perception of how much or how frequently others’ drink” (Rinker & Neighbors, 2013). Rinker and Neighbors’ research participants consisted of 1095 culturally diverse college students including, Caucasians, Asians, African-Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. There were also slightly more female than male participants and a

This person from Italy rather consumes wine than any other alcohol beverage. The beverages are provided to them with the aspects of taste, pleasure, and conviviality. (Allamani, 2008) The United States have many ways in prevalence the cause is age difference and ethnic difference. It shows there is less alcoholism among African-Americans and Asians. The higher rates are among Native Americans and a similarity in Hispanics. The alcohol use is higher among the ages of 18-29 but lower among older age