Do we Care Enough to Attempt Change in American Indian Alcohol Policy?

“Native Americans, Neurofeedback, and Substance Abuse Theory”. Three Year Outcome of Alpha/theta Neurofeedback Training in the Treatment of Problem Drinking among Dine' (Navajo) People

“…This implies that stress alone, although significant, is only one of the components o€ excessive-drinking (Johnson & Pandina, 1993). Mail (1992) also stated that alcohol eventually exacerbates both a physiological and emotional stress condition, especially when used excessively. Mail went on to say that when alcohol is consumed under stressful conditions, its euphoric properties tend to become reinforced.…”

“…May did not make a distinction between tribal groups in this assessment. It is also important to recognize that the majority of Native American drinkers, like most non-native people, enjoy alcohol socially without problems (Mail, 1992). Gregory (1992) also stated that although alcohol-related problems are indeed serious, the prevalence of Native American drinking is commonly exaggerated.…”