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 Gaming  Addiction  Ceremonies  Population.  They offer gaming free of many taxes  They are governed by the Native American people  Growing at.

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1  Gaming  Addiction  Ceremonies  Population

2  They offer gaming free of many taxes  They are governed by the Native American people  Growing at a rapid rate Source: Schaap, James I. "The Growth Of The Native American Gaming Industry: What Has The Past Provided, And What Does The Future Hold?." American Indian Quarterly 34.3 (2010): 365-389.

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4  Native Americans can be prone to addiction problems  They suffer from a large amount of Anomie or “normlessness” which feeds these addictions

5  Different rituals for different tribes  Different events precede ceremonies  Some involve ingesting hallucinogens

6  Highest Population located in Oklahoma  Lowest in New Hampshire Source: http://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_tot_nat_ame-people-total-native- americanshttp://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_tot_nat_ame-people-total-native- americans

7 Source: http://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_tot_nat_ame-people-total- native-americanshttp://www.statemaster.com/graph/peo_tot_nat_ame-people-total- native-americans

8 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States

9 Alcohol Problems in Native America: The Untold Story of Resistance and Recovery The Truth About the Lie by Don L. Coyhis and William L. White According to the authors alcoholism is not genetically part of the Indian culture. They believe that all races are equal in respect for a propensity to abuse alcohol.

10 Spirits of the Earth: A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Stories, and Ceremonies This book contained a good glimpse into Native American culture. The stories were very good and sometimes they were a little unbelievable. Also the explanation of the rituals that are involved in the ceremonies were very good.


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