There is long uttered, grotesque stereotype that characterizes the Native American people as alcoholics and drug addicts. Where does this caricature come from? Stereotypes, however egregiously incorrect or misled, derive from somewhere. It is our duty as Americans to examine why the indigenous people of our country are illustrated like this? If it’s true, then why? And what can our society do to enable Native Americans to overcome addictions? If you or anyone you love is addicted to drugs or alcohol, please call us at United Drug Rehab Group so we can connect you with the perfect addiction treatment center for your needs, goals, objectives, and situation. A study in 2014 found shocking results that showed that 27 percent of Native American eighth graders have tried alcoholic beverages, 34 percent have tried smoking marijuana, and a staggering 4.5 percent of eighth graders have snorted cocaine. A general survey of the United States found that American youth’s numbers are at 13.8, 7.2, and 0.7 percent respectively. These disparities are partly due to the economic inequities between each demographic. One study shows that Native Americans are twice as likely to live in poverty. Other studies show that you are more likely to use drugs and alcohol if you hovering around the poverty line. Around 20 percent of people on welfare admitted to using an illicit drug a year prior to being surveyed. Oppressive history has not only debilitated and eradicated the Native…