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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What is life on an Indian reservation like? Are they very poor and drunk?
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Many reservations are deeply impoverished, with levels of poverty and substance abuse that are vastly disproportionate to the rest of the country. At the same time, there are many Native Americans who are leaders in industry, medicine, science, and the arts who represent successful examples of people living off of reservations. On reservations themselves, there are many that provide economic self-sufficiency and a decent quality of life for many members of the tribes that reside there. Additionally, many reservations have a deep connection to culture, language, and tradition and provide a base for these aspects to be preserved and celebrated.