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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Indians of North America--Substance use--Prevention; Drug abuse counseling--United States--Religious aspects;

Abstract

Traditional treatment programs have not worked with Native Americans. Instead, programs designed to be culturally sensitive are needed (Burn, 1992). In this paper, the author will explore the specific theory of the Red Road approach as used in Native American adolescent substance abuse treatment facilities. The Red Road approach is practical in its psychological application at the same time that it incorporates and encourages the spiritual beliefs which are a major part of the philosophy of most Native Americans (Black Elk & Lyon, 1991). As Black Elk and Lyons (1991) noted, even Native Americans who no longer practice their ancestral religious beliefs are often still exposed to these ways, as they are almost inevitably taught spirituality as part of their identity.

Year of Submission

1999

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

First Advisor

Terry T. Kottman

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Date Original

1999

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1 PDF file (26 pages)

Language

en

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