Why is there such a high rate of alcoholism among Native Americans?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Alcoholism/addiction is genetically linked so you'll find proclivities among certain groups. The incidence of depression is high, too, and that tends to be the other side of the alcoholism coin.

Answer by  VeronicaPatridge (80)

There is a large alcoholism rate among Native Americans because there is also a high depression rate in this population. It is commonly known that depression can lead to heavy alcohol use and consumption. This is the case with Native Americans in the United States. Many reservations have programs to counter this.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

The unemployment rate and poverty rate is high. There are many who not educated. Things need to change for these people. The government needs to help put industries in these areas and give these people a change to make a living and get out of poverty.

Answer by  Stephen (123)

The rate of alcoholism is high among Native Americans because many live on reservations, where employment prospects are few, and there is a great deal of depression because of the plight they find themselves in.