Commentary on Alcohol Policy in American Indian Communities and How It Is Affected by Negative Stereotypes.

Levy, Jerrold E.

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ERIC Number: EJ450602

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Commentary on Alcohol Policy in American Indian Communities and How It Is Affected by Negative Stereotypes.

Levy, Jerrold E.

American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, v4 n3 p95-100 1992

Argues that customary presentations of data on Indian alcohol abuse and "related problems" distort the problem, undermine self-esteem of Indian communities, and lower the chances of success for community-based prevention and treatment programs. Suggests community-specific research on drinking patterns and problems and avoidance of negative labeling. (SV)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Community Attitudes, Community Programs, Data Interpretation, Ethnic Stereotypes, Negative Attitudes, Public Policy, Rural Population, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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