Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Prevention

Foreword

Foreword to the Original Work

Introduction to the Original Work

American Indians
James R. Moran and Philip A. May

The American Indian Population
Extent of the Problem
The Literature on Prevention
Summary and Conclusion
References

Hispanics/Latinos
Melvin Delgado

Historical Context of AOD Use
Extent of the Problem
Cultural Considerations
Culture-Specific Intervention
Evaluation of Outcome Measures
Conclusion
References

African Americans
Muriel Gray

Historical Context of AOD Use
Extent of the Problem
Suggested Prevention Strategies
Evaluation of Outcome Measures
Conclusion
References

Asian Americans
Ford H. Kuramoto

History
Extent of the Problem
Cultural Characteristics of the Group
Suggested Prevention Strategies
Evaluation of Outcome Measures
Classroom Exercises
References

Pacific Islanders
Noreen Mokuau

Population Description
Extent of the Problem
Suggested Prevention Strategies
Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
Recommended Readings
References

Gay and Lesbian People
Karen A. Holmes and Robert H. Hodge

History and Characteristics of Gay and Lesbian People
Extent of the Problem
AOD Abuse Prevention among Gay and Lesbian People
Conclusion
Classroom Exercises
Recommended Readings
References

Index

The Editors

The Contributors