Chapter 15 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Authors | Robert Assan, Catherine Zheng, Scott Wilson, Bradley Freeburn, John Boffa, Gemma Purcell-Khodr, Michael Doyle & Kate Conigrave

This chapter provides guidance on managing unhealthy alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes care of those who are drinking above recommended limits, whether or not there is an alcohol use disorder present. Content of this chapter is based on both consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and communities and on published research. Much of the published research on treatment approaches among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has been qualitative in nature. 

Cite the Chapter:  Assan R, Zheng C, Wilson S, Freeburn B, Boffa J, Purcell-Khodr G, Doyle M, Conigrave K (2021). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. In Haber PS, Riordan BC (Eds.). Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems (4th edition). Sydney: Specialty of Addiction Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

The authors would like to thank Cliff Collard and Karina Clarkson who contributed to and provided invaluable information for this chapter. We also thank Kristie Harrison, Donna Ah Chee, Kylie Lee, Teagan Weatherall, James Conigrave, Craig Holloway and Martin Nean who consulted on this chapter.