Discussion

1. How do you think historical trauma has affected Aboriginal substance use?
 * Discussion Questions **

2. Why are Alcohol and Solvents the two substances of choice for many Aboriginal people who abuse substances?

3. Which approach to therapy would you incorporate in a treatment plan for Aboriginal youth with concurrent disorders?

4. Why are traditional models of healing so important to the treatment of substance abuse in Aboriginal populations?

5. How can you see traditional models of healing being incorporated into a more mainstream model of treatment?