BreadyMama t1_j1jtzof wrote
For those not in the know: via treaty with the US government certain rights were either received (such as health care) or retained (such as hunting and fishing) in perpetuity by Native Tribes when they ceded their lands to said government. While Indian Health Services is certainly better than nothing, it is definitely in need of improvement.
cosworthsmerrymen t1_j1kd0jo wrote
I can confirm. I went for help with alcoholism, depression and anxiety and they couldn't really do much to help me because the few programs they have were full for the foreseeable future.
BreadyMama t1_j1kdfiu wrote
Did you get the help you needed somewhere?
cosworthsmerrymen t1_j1koufw wrote
Not really. The best my doc could do was give me some meds that help with alcohol cravings. Other than that, I've been on my own. It's not been great but I do feel better than when I first stopped drinking and trying to get my mental health to an ok place. Things felt pretty hopeless for a bit there.
BreadyMama t1_j1kptii wrote
You'll never regret quitting, but I'm sorry you haven't had more help. That's a rough road.
cosworthsmerrymen t1_j1ks9ip wrote
Thanks.
asaking t1_j1l0urq wrote
Just a stranger on Christmas wishing you the best
cosworthsmerrymen t1_j1mb4cy wrote
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Jibtech t1_j1l1901 wrote
Hey bro, if you ever need someone to talk you can message me anytime about anything and I promise I'll get back to you. I'm an expert at becoming addicted to everything and quitting eventually so I've got a bit of addiction experience
cosworthsmerrymen t1_j1mb59b wrote
Thanks. I appreciate it.
riskinhos t1_j1kqodp wrote
treaty that the government doesn't respect. as expected.
arebee20 t1_j1kxk4z wrote
They have some pretty good services here in Washington state. At least in the couple areas where there’s a big casino on native land. Even people making decent money that can get an Indian card get one just for the free healthcare/dental because it’s pretty good.
ThellraAK t1_j1l7feg wrote
Because the healthcare is paid for with other things.
IHS fucking sucks at funding things, the decent ones are heavily subsidized by their tribes.
arebee20 t1_j1l8axt wrote
It’s the least the casinos could do. The big one near me makes a couple million a day profit. They just put up a 400 room hotel this year right next to them like it was nothing. They’re owned by a big Vegas casino group. For a tribal casino in Washington state…
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