NURS FPX 6026 Assessment 2 Biopsychosocial Population Health Policy Proposal

Conclusion

Addressing alcohol addiction in Native American communities requires a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach. To ensure that this policy is successful, stakeholders such as healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders must join forces to form strategies for understanding the root causes of addiction within the population as well as how to create effective treatments that are both evidence-based and cost-effective. The proposed policy also considers the identity, subsistence habits, and collective healing practices used by those affected by the problems as it emphasizes increasing access to mental health services. This multi-pronged method should include addiction specialists along with counselors, psychologists, and advisors who understand cultural norms so that not only will patients receive care but also family members involved can be enfolded in recovery plans. There is still a need for more research into how best-tailored approaches can be developed according to differences between various regions where Native Americans reside, so closer attention needs to be directed toward bridging knowledge gaps seen in the existing literature, which, if done correctly, could lead to more positive effectiveness all around related with the diminishment of alcoholism numbers through early intervention prevention measures while preserving social connectedness among tribal communities.

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