Native Language Assistance - Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are known to have significantly higher rates of alcohol and drug abuse and alcohol and drug addiction than other races, an a situation which should be aknowledged for these people to survive. While the reasons may differ from person to individual, most of the reasons for the higher rates of substance abuse amongst Native American and Alaska Natives are cultural ones. First of all, Native American and Alaska Native youth have some of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the U.S.. The most apparent barriers to treating Native Americans and Alaska Natives for addiction are cultural differences and their language. Due to this it is important that Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Broken Bow obtain rehab treatment in a drug rehab program that is culturally acceptable, and most importantly in a drug rehab program that considers the need to provide alcohol and drug rehab in their language.
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center can be found at:
105 Wall Street
Poteau, OK. 74953
918-635-3580
Treatment Services: Hospital Inpatient Drug Abuse Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Services, Drug Rehabs For Senior Citizens, Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Speaking Assistance, Native Language Assistance, Other Foreign Language Assistance
Payment Categories: Drug Rehab - Self Payment, State Financed Drug Rehab, Private Pay Health Insurance