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Aborigine Alcoholism
Any substance or behavior that is not done in some sort of balance or harmonic alliance with nature is sure to cause problems within any group or groups of people. The introduction of alcohol into the Australian indigenous populations has caused many health problems and issues that warrant further discussion. The purpose of this essay is to discuss alcoholism as it relates to the aboriginal people of Australia. This essay will examine the disease process and its symptoms and outcomes. The essay will then look at how the contributing factors of this disease are affecting this group of people. The essay will conclude with ideas on the implications of alcoholism on that community and the healthcare providers that work with this group.
Disease Process
Alcohol is a staple in the culture and social practices of many humans around the world. The inebriation rituals that were prominent during the evolution of our species has ingrained within all of us a need to alter our consciousness and explore different areas of our mind. Alcohol has been introduced into society to perform this ritual, but in many cases the abuse and overuse of this drug leads to damaging consequences and troubling health problems.
According to the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia, "Consumption of alcohol has both immediate and cumulative effects. Alcohol-related harm in individuals...
This includes liver diseases, mental health conditions, obesity and cardiovascular problems. The dependence on this drug causes the user to seek it out to remedy issues that should be solved in a more holistic manner, complicating the problem and inspiring addiction.
Contributing Factors
Alcoholism within the aborigine population is a mix of several different factors that exacerbate the normal intake of alcoholic beverages. According to Health Info.net, "Indigenous people are less likely to drink alcohol (abstain) than non-Indigenous people. The 2012-2013 AATSIHS found 23% of Indigenous people had never consumed alcohol or had not done so for more than 12 months Abstinence was 1.6 times more common among Indigenous peoples than non-Indigenous people; however the difference in abstinence is mostly due to those Indigenous people who did drink and have…
References
Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council (nd). Alcohol and health in Australis. Viewed 10 Oct 2014. Retrieved from https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/alcohol-guidelines/alcohol-and-health-australia
Australian Indigenous Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre (2014). Review of the harmful use of alcohol amongst Indigenous Australians. Retrieved from http://www.aodknowledgecentre.net.au/aodkc/alcohol/plain-language/alcohol-plain-language-review
Brady M (1986) A social analysis of drinking and its aftermath in a remote Aboriginal community. In: Bush RA, ed. Exploring the Alcohol and Drug Crime link: society's response. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology:
Woods, I. (2011). Battle To Curb Aborigines' Drink Problem. Sky News 19 June 2011. Retrieved from http://news.sky.com/story/862854/battle-to-curb-aborigines-drink-problem
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