Conclusion
“Social support can be sought within participation in recovery-oriented activities (e.g., 12-step meetings, other self-help meetings, or family members and/or friends supportive of recovery)” (Spear, et al., 334). Factors for providing the appropriate level of support and direct treatment to Native American communities should include the individual characteristics such as “the years of education in AI-specific settings, utilization of traditional healing practices, and the extent to which the client has lived in a reservation setting” (Kropp, Lilleskov, 718). The proper diagnosis of current psychological status, lifestyle and overall health combined with the consideration of environmental factors will give a better gauge to determine more effective treatments.
Spear, S., Crevecoeur-MacPhail, D., Denering, L., Dickerson, D., & Brecht, M. (2013). Determinants of Successful Treatment Outcomes Among a Sample of Urban American Indians/Alaska Natives: the Role of Social Environments. Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research, https://web-b-ebscohost-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=f249cdaa-e128-4097-86b8-5fb67b65e646%40sessionmgr112&vid=16&hid=106
Kropp, F., Somoza, E., Lilleskov, M., Moccasin, M. G., Moore, M., Lewis, D., & ... Winhusen, T. (2013). Characteristics of Northern Plains American Indians Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment in an Urban, Non-Tribal Clinic: A Descriptive Study. Community Mental Health Journal, http://link.springer.com.proxy.library.emory.edu/article/10.1007/s10597-012-9537-7/fulltext.html
Kropp, F., Somoza, E., Lilleskov, M., Moccasin, M. G., Moore, M., Lewis, D., & ... Winhusen, T. (2013). Characteristics of Northern Plains American Indians Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment in an Urban, Non-Tribal Clinic: A Descriptive Study. Community Mental Health Journal, http://link.springer.com.proxy.library.emory.edu/article/10.1007/s10597-012-9537-7/fulltext.html