Pauls Valley, Oklahoma - Native American Or Alaska Native Languages
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have considerably higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other ethnicities, an a circumstance which should be resolved for these people to survive. Although the things which trigger substance abuse may differ from person to individual, many of the reasons for the significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in the U.S.. The most apparent barriers to helping Native Americans and Alaska Natives for substance abuse are cultural differences and their language. This is why it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Pauls Valley, OK. receive rehab treatment in an alcohol and drug treatment program that is culturally acceptable, and more importantly in one that takes into the account the need to provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation in their native tongue.
- Chickasaw Nation Alcohol Drug Program
Chickasaw Nation Alcohol Drug Program can be found at:
3115 East Arlington Street
Ada, OK. 74820
580-332-6345 x83555
Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Native American Or Alaska Native Languages