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Goal

There are two major components that the Additions Program which are primarily based on the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Treatment (NNADAP) and Solvent abuse. Overall, the major goal of both is to promote awareness and provide services to enable the reserve membership through Healthy Lifestyles and Wellness.

Objectives – Alcohol

The objectives of the National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program are to:

• To reduce the high levels of alcohol and other substance abuse within the community.
• To develop and deliver culturally appropriate community-based addictions services.
• Increase awareness and understanding among the community about alcohol and substance issues as well as awareness and promotion of alternative healthier lifestyles (i.e. traditional values, individual and family wellness values, etc.).
• Strengthen links between community-based program and residential treatment.
• Provide support to individuals and families of individuals in pre- and post-treatment.

Objectives: Solvent Abuse

It is the objective of this component to facilitate the establishing of a full continuum of services for the delivery of solvent abuse programs. Although the importance of residential treatment is acknowledged, the components of community health promotion, community mobilization regarding solvent abuse issues, as well as the need for emergency response and aftercare are emphasized.

Focus:

In order to address Solvent Abuse and support the Addictions Program, the community must understand the following key guidelines and delivery principles:

Prevention and Community Development: The ability of a community to identify issues surrounding solvent abuse, to mobilize itself, and to respond appropriately to eliminate the misuse.

Early Identification and Intervention: A community based method or system of identifying individuals who are in high-risk situations or expressing the early signs and symptoms of solvent abusing behavior.

Treatment Assessment: Systematic procedures for the identification of a client's major strengths and problem areas culminating in a treatment plan and referral for assistance.

Case Management: Process of monitoring, tracking, and providing support to a client throughout the course of his/her treatment and aftercare.

Aftercare: Resources or services available at the community level to provide continuing encouragement and additional services as needed following a client's completion of a treatment.

Emergency Response: The capability within a community to respond appropriately and quickly to individuals, families, and communities in an effective and efficient way.