Culturally sensitive treatment: whanaungatanga - a process in the treatment of Maori with alcohol- and drug-use related problems

FRANÇAIS :
Examen de la littérature sur la définition et la classification des programmes de traitement de l'usage de substances psychoactives et approche pour mesurer et évaluer ces programmes dans le cadre du DENS (Drug Evaluation Network System = Base de données de l'évaluation de la drogue). Ce système recense les données récentes sur des patients présentant des problèmes d'alcoolisme, psychiatriques, médicaux, d'emploi, de justice et de famille. Le DENS souligne la nécessité d'une information descriptive sur les aspects importants de structure, d'organisation selon lesquelles les patients sont accueillis et traités. Le développement de l'Addiction Treatment Inventory = Inventaire de Traitement de l'Addiction, un instrument de mesure qui permet d'évaluer la qualité des services offerts est rapporté dans l'étude.
ENGLISH:
Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand have advocated that culturally-based requires goals and processes specifically defined within their ethnocultural context. Positive cultural identity and pride have been posited as integral to achieving wellbeing for Maori. A sample of Maori in treatment for alcohol and drug-use associated problems was reported to believe that a sense of belonging to an iwi ("tribe") could contribute to the recovery process. Data relating to "tribal" affiliation, cultural self-identity and upbringing of that sample is presented. The key concepts of whanau ("family") and whanaungatanga ("relationships") in the treatment process for Maori are explored and the implications of their utility discussed. The findings highlight the complexity of providing treatment that is cognizant of ethnocultural factors. (Author's abstract.)