ALCOHOL
According to NBCnews, 11.7 percent of deaths among Native
Americans and Alaska Natives between 2001 and 2005 were
alcohol-related. And, there many reasons of deaths caused by
alcohol, but the two main reasons of death
Americans and Alaska Natives between 2001 and 2005 were
alcohol-related. And, there many reasons of deaths caused by
alcohol, but the two main reasons of death
were traffic accidents and alcoholic liver desease.
Indian youth have the highest rates of alcohol use disorders
of any racial group in the country, according to the National
Institutes of Health. And, among some tribes, the rates of
fetal alcohol syndrome are as high as 1.5 to 2.5 per 1,000
live births, compared to the general population, which is between
0.2 and 1.0.
of any racial group in the country, according to the National
Institutes of Health. And, among some tribes, the rates of
fetal alcohol syndrome are as high as 1.5 to 2.5 per 1,000
live births, compared to the general population, which is between
0.2 and 1.0.
American Indians have a long and difficult history with alcohol
and there is certainly plenty of reason to blame the early
settlers for introducing liquor to Natives. In the early 19th
century, Indian agents employed by the federal government
actually enforced a ban on alcohol on reservations, on the
theory that Indians would be more productive workers if they
were sober. But then nearby settlers realized they could make a
lot of money selling liquor to the Indians and the rules were
loosened. Indian leaders like Joseph LaFlesche, chief of the
Omaha in the early 19th century, outlawed alcohol when he
saw its effects on his people, but successive leaders allowed its
return.
and there is certainly plenty of reason to blame the early
settlers for introducing liquor to Natives. In the early 19th
century, Indian agents employed by the federal government
actually enforced a ban on alcohol on reservations, on the
theory that Indians would be more productive workers if they
were sober. But then nearby settlers realized they could make a
lot of money selling liquor to the Indians and the rules were
loosened. Indian leaders like Joseph LaFlesche, chief of the
Omaha in the early 19th century, outlawed alcohol when he
saw its effects on his people, but successive leaders allowed its
return.
You can see an example of the alcoholism here:
Also, in the book "The absolutly true diary of a part-time Indian"
you can find many examples where alcohol causes problems and
even deaths, for example:
you can find many examples where alcohol causes problems and
even deaths, for example:
In one chapter, Arnold's grandmother is struck and killed by a
drunk driver. She waas walking back home from a powwow
at the Spokane Tribal Community Center when that occurs.
But, she didn't die right away, she died during emergency
surgery, because of massive internal injuries. (Pag. 129-130)
drunk driver. She waas walking back home from a powwow
at the Spokane Tribal Community Center when that occurs.
But, she didn't die right away, she died during emergency
surgery, because of massive internal injuries. (Pag. 129-130)
Another example is Eugene's death. He was drinking alcohol with
his friend Bobby, when suddenly, they started fighting over
the last drink in a bottle of wine. Bobby was very drunk,
and accidentally, Bobby shot and kill Eugene. (Pag. 139)
his friend Bobby, when suddenly, they started fighting over
the last drink in a bottle of wine. Bobby was very drunk,
and accidentally, Bobby shot and kill Eugene. (Pag. 139)
So, you can see, as in the book, this accidents occur in real
life and Indian Reservations.
life and Indian Reservations.
You can find more information here:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/05/18/south-da
kota-indian-liquor-alcoholism-column/101484586/
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