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Historical Trauma, Substance Use, and Indigenous Peoples: Seven Generations of Harm from a “Big Event”

Nutton, Jennifer, Fast, Elizabeth·2015·Substance Use & Misuse

Abstract

Indigenous peoples the world over have and continue to experience the devastating effects of colonialism including loss of life, land, language, culture, and identity. Indigenous peoples suffer disproportionately across many health risk factors including an increased risk of substance use. We use the term "Big Event" to describe the historical trauma attributed to colonial policies as a potential pathway to explain the disparity in rates of substance use among many Indigenous populations. We present "Big Solutions" that have the potential to buffer the negative effects of the Big Event, including: (1) decolonizing strategies, (2) identity development, and (3) culturally adapted interventions. Study limitations are noted and future needed research is suggested.

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Authors
Nutton, J., & Fast, E.
Affiliations
McGill University (CA)
Corresponding author
Nutton, Jennifer
Venue
Substance Use & Misuse
Published
2015-06-07
Volume
50
Issue
7
Pages
839-847
ISSN
  • 1082-6084 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-2491
OpenAlex
W1766703793
Cited by
66
References
54
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 1
FWCI
0.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Substance Use & Misuse (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Indigenous Cultures and History
Keywords
historical trauma, substance use, indigenous peoples, colonialism, large-scale events, decolonization, identity construction, culturally tailored interventions, health disparities, intergenerational harm
MeSH terms
Humans, Indians, North American, North America, Colonialism, Substance-Related Disorders, Culturally Competent Care

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