Getting on the K.A.D. The impacts of kava, alcohol and other drug consumption across Pacific communities

Authors

Moses Ma'alo Faleolo, Massey UniversityFollow
Jioji Ravulo, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

135268

Publication Details

Faleolo, M. Ma'alo. & Ravulo, J. (2019). Getting on the K.A.D. The impacts of kava, alcohol and other drug consumption across Pacific communities. In J. Ravulo, T. Mafile'o & D. Bruce. Yeates (Eds.), Pacific Social Work : Navigating Practice, Policy and Research (pp. 139-149). London: Routledge.

Abstract

• It is important to have a broader view as to why people consume substances, which includes understanding the socio-cultural context.
• Some of the prevalent substances consumed by Pacific communities include alcohol, tobacco, betel nut and kava, with the later substance tied to traditional and ceremonial purposes.
• Creating and implementing policies and practices that are underpinned by harm minimisation strategies alongside cultural perspectives can assist in decreasing problematic consumption.