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Why are Native Americans drunks?
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Humorous though the joke may be, Native Americans' fondness for drinking has its roots in a painful past. Many Native American communities were wiped out during the Indian wars and forced assimilation, leading to a great deal of trauma and suffering. As a coping mechanism, Native Americans turned to alcohol as an escape from their difficult reality, and it has since become a part of their cultural identity. Additionally, Native Americans were sold often times poor-quality liquor at highly inflated prices, another form of economic marginalization.  Unfortunately, even in our modern society, Native Americans are still some of the most impacted by alcohol use and abuse.