The Consumption of Alcohol by Aboriginal People Is an Important Social Issue in Modern Australia, and as Such This Essay Will Focus on Exploring It in Relation to Current Literature

Marcovitch, S. G., Gold, A., Washington, J., Wasson, C., Krekewich, K., & Handley-Derry, M. (1997).

Government policies authorising the removal of Aboriginal children have caused extensive and unrepairable damage to every aspect of Indigenous culture. It could be argued that the emotional turmoil which occurred as a result of this policy, is greater than any physical abused ever faced by the Australian Aboriginal people. The act of child removal would be a scarring experience for parents and children of any race or culture. This policy had a particularly damaging impact on the Indigenous people as their identity is based within a set of strong traditional guides and teachings. These lessons are not recorded, but can only be taught through speaking with elders and learning through a connection to others within the mob, connection to art forms

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.

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Schmidt, S. W., Shelley, M. C., Bardes, B. A., Maxwell, W. E., Crain, E., & Santos, A. (2010).

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Alcohol abuse can be considered a risk factor for injuries and a health problem that has its own risk factors, as well as, control strategies. Alcohol abuse, therefore, is analogous to diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, all of which are diseases and are risk factors for heart disease. According to Lamarine (1998), the Native Americans have experienced significant problems with alcohol, and this started since it was introduced by early European settlers in the culture of Native Americans. This paper addresses the way alcohol use and alcoholism is approached by Native Americans and analyzes the influence of alcohol use on the health of the users. Additionally, the paper offers recommendations to healthcare providers on how to approach alcoholism in the community.

38). Thus, in addition to the pain of indigenous dispossession from their land and family, the felt stigma from racism further catalyses emotional disorders in the Indigenous population. As historically alcohol and tobacco were exchange currency for sex and labour, its frequent consumption and soothing effect became a cure for Indigenous pain resulting in 52% Indigenous population smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol that is harmful to their health at twice the percentage of the non-Indigenous population (AIHW, 2007, p. 3). Since tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption are major risk factors to infant mortality, the pertinent negative effects of marginalisation as a product of colonialism is highlighted.

Alcohol has been the lifeblood of civilization dating thousands of years back in time, and it is clear to see the culture impact it has made throughout history. People perceive alcohol in many different ways; depending on gender, age, religious background, or social upbringing. Throughout history alcohol has affected different cultures and various demographics. It has been a source of pleasure and aesthetic in many cultures, along with being one of the oldest rites of passage, especially in modern day American society. Alcohol and drinking were also an integral part of religious observances throughout history and culture. The use of alcohol can be seen as a social lubricant, and besides being a thirst quencher, it can play a pivotal role

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Australia has a well-established and deeply ingrained drinking culture and while most people are satisfied with a few beers on the odd weekend or a glass of wine with dinner, others have become addicted and have developed alcohol dependence. With alcohol dependency now the most common substance use disorder in Australia the effects of this disorder are far-reaching and catastrophic not only for the individual suffering the addiction and their family and friends, but for our government as well who is shelling out billions of dollars annually to address the fallout of this disorder. However, the devastation caused by such addictions may be a thing of the past as Professor Daryl Davies from the University of Southern California has

This article is a review of previous literature studies conducted on the impacts of alcohol on Indigenous Australians. The Authors objective was to identify previous study methods, update previous reviews, and to investigate if the prior research can hold any keys to interventions that may be put into practice for future reduction of alcohol related harm in the Australian Indigenous population. Alcohol is known to be harmfully used and is a major public health issue. The literature states that Nationally, alcohol-related hospital admissions associated with dependence, acute intoxication and liver disease for Indigenous males in 2002/03 was between two and seven times greater than non-Indigenous males. (Shakeshaft, Clifford & Shakeshaft, 2010).

Risk taking behaviour involving alcohol is a growing issue within our society so young people need to be aware of the long and short terms risks involved, how alcohol is abused and misuse; and its effects on themselves, their family and community. The use of alcohol is widely accepted as most Australians have tried alcohol at some time in their lives. People use alcohol for a broad range of reasons and in different social and cultural situations. They may drink for sociability, cultural participation, or as a result of peer influence.

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