Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services - Mccurtain, Oklahoma
Native Americans and Alaska Natives have significantly higher rates of abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a circumstance which should be addressed for these cultures to survive. While the causes may vary from person to individual, many of the causes for the high rates of drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives have to do with their culture. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the nation. The most apparent barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural challenges and language. This is why it is vital that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Mccurtain, OK. obtain rehab treatment in a drug treatment center that is culturally acceptable, and more importantly in one that takes into the account the need to provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation in their language.
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center can be found at:
105 Wall Street
Poteau, OK. 74953
918-635-3580
Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Programs, CoOccurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Seniors Older Adult Services, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Services, Native American Or Alaska Native Language Services, Other Language Programs
Payment Categories: Self Pay Out of Pocket, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance