Our Health

• Addictive Behaviours Among Aboriginal People in Canada -- 2007 report by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation includes papers, speeches and panel discussions presented at the International Indigenous Symposium on Corrections.
 
• Chemical Misuse Treatment and Recovery Services -- The 2000 final report of a 5-year project in which local village members, trained in substance abuse, provided successful, village-based interventions and treatment services using Alaska Native cultural traditions and language. (1.19 MB PDF)
 
• Responding to Victimized Alaska Native Women in Treatment for Substance Abuse -- 1999 report produced by the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage. (57 KB PDF)
 
• Substance Use and Substance Abuse Among American Indians and Alaska Natives -- Report from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This survey reports on alcohol and illicit drug use from 2002 to 2005. (266 KB PDF)
 

Organizations, Programs, Tools

• Alaska Prevention Partnership -- Alcohol and drug statistics, legislation and resource library.    
• Alcohol Safety Action Program - State of Alaska -- Management of criminal cases involving alcohol, and inter-agency liaison.    
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Rural Areas - Information Resources -- Rural resources for mental health and substance abuse help.    
• Mental Help Net -- To promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy    
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism -- Research, clinical trials, publications and announcements.    
• One Sky Center -- A National Resource Center for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It provides resources, training, and programs in substance abuse and mental health.    
• RurAL CAP's Early Decisions Project -- Education and resources about alcohol and pregnancy.    
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- A U.S. federal government agency dedicated to providing programs, policies and grants to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.    
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) -- Describes addiction treatment and prevention programs, and mental health services.    

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