Substance Abuse and Spirituality: A Program for Native American Students.

Navarro, Jay; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ540279

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Substance Abuse and Spirituality: A Program for Native American Students.

Navarro, Jay; And Others

American Journal of Health Behavior, v21 n1 p3-11 Jan-Feb 1997

This report describes an innovative program to prevent substance abuse among Native American students that was implemented at the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe (New Mexico). The program emphasized traditional values, history, and spirituality to enhance self-esteem. It involved readings, classroom discussions, Native American ceremonies, and student projects. (SM)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Promotion, Postsecondary Education, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Student Behavior, Substance Abuse, Teaching Methods, Values Clarification

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico

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