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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1992)
Smoke Signals October 1992 Page 14 ELDERS' MEALSITE By Tracy Hubbel On September 3, 1992, we sent out a survey to all the Elders in the six county service area. I would like to thank all the Elders who turned in a survey. It will help us better serv the Elders in our community. There were a lot of great comments and suggestions. The suggestion heard most often is the possiblity of more fresh fruits and vegetables at the Senior Meals. From the surveys we learned that 23 of our Elders who turned in a survey have diabetes; 10 are allergic to different foods' 51 have high blood pressure; and 44 have some kind of high blood fats. We also learned thar 97 feel having a balanced diet is important. Many Elders (44), would like to have a committee to plan meals, and 49 would like the Chemawa nutritionist to plan the meals. We asked the Elders who they would like to be on this committe, and 21 said it should be two or more Elders.54 said the cooks, and 54 said the Chemawa nutritionist. Alcohol & Drug Offers Different Programs By Tracy Olson In recent years the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has launched a community-wide campaign to help tribal members overcome alcohol and drug dependencies. The Alcohol and Drug Program is growing, and many people have taken advantage of the many services it offers, as well as educated themselves on the harmful affects of alcohol and drugs. One of the target groups of this campaign is tribal youth, who often experiment with alcohol and drug use. Studies indicate that all children, regardless of ethnic background, are dicovering alcohol and drugs at an earlier age than ever before. The average age a child first tries alcohol is 9. This statistic is especially alarming for tribal members, considering alcoholism continues to be the primary drug addiction in Indian Country. The Alcohol and Drug department and the Tribe as a whole sponsors events and programs to help discourage members of the Tribe from abusing drugs. For example, the Teen Sober Dance, which drew many young people during Pow-wow weekend, conveyed the message to tribal teens that they can get together and enjoy themselves without drinking or using drugs. The Alcohol and Drug department facilitates AA Meetings, Counceling, the DUII Program, and Families in Recovery Movie Night. The Tribe also work closely with Nanitch Sahallie Youth Treatment Centerin Salem. Nanitch Sahallie is a live-in residential treatment facility which helps youths from many different tribes overcome their cycle of addiction and assists them is realizing the possibility of a future without drugs and alcohol. The Tribe's DUII Program is a state-mandated treatment program for adults convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The Tribe cultivated this program in cooperation with Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. Currently, 12 people are participating in the program. The purpose is not just to keep people from drinking and driving, (although that is a major concern) but to help rehabilitate them, and admit to their problem. Randy Butler, Director of the Alcohol and Drug Program, is excited about the posetive impact the Tribe's DUII Program could have on tribal members. However, he would like to see some more support groups. "We not only need AA Meetings, we need women's support groups, more drumming groups, and sweat lodge," he said. OCTOBER MEALSITE MENU 7 rHURS.OCT.l Macaroni & Cheese t"; . !. 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' ' v 7-.- " - f '"' ' '-" v -i 1 f ' - "Vti- I w"r- - I, mmmw m mm mmm mm wmmm m mm vvt mmmammmm Randy Butler is Director of the Alcohol and Drug Program He feels because alcoholism is a disease which affects people for many different reasons, the different support groups would allow participants to express themselves in many different ways. Not unlike other diseases, alcoholism affects the family of the victim. Sometimes it generates what is known as co-dependents or enablers. A co-dependent is a person that the alcoholic is close to, and tries to help and support. The co-dependent is never successful, however, because heshe relies on the family member's abuse of alcohol to feel needed. The co dependent may realize the danger of the problem, but is just as dependent on the alcohol as the addict to feel worthwhile. An enabler is someone who is aware of a drug or alcohol problem, but inadvertinately assits in the family member's addiction. An example would be a parent who continues to give a child use of a car, or a sister who keeps lending her brother money. Supports groups for these people are needed, as much as for the addicts themselves. Families need to be counceled together on the affect these destructive behaviors have had throughout the course of the addiction. If you or some one you know is addicted or a co dependent, please see the self-referral box on page 11. There is help available from the Tribe, or somewhere in your community. Attention Job Seekers! The Before and After School care position is being extended until October 9th, 1992. Contact Barbara Uerder, 879-5211. s
