Saying Alcohol is “THE” problem is like saying guns are the problem. Better re-think that one.
Genetic adaptation to fermented products (alcohol) varies among the races. Some races have no historic adaptation, they react differently than those that do. It’s like crack to them. If alcohol isn’t the primary cause, it’s at least the biggest single contributing factor.
Pardon me - substance abuse.
I can imagine that there is a group running around forcing booze/drugs down the throats of poor and unsuspecting people causing the problem...
Must be, because there are lots of other poor folks NOT committing crimes like these folks. Poverty does not equal crime, it is an excuse used by some to explain the behavior.
Native men (Indians) make up less than 7% of the general population, but make up 40% of the inmate population. Most are in the can due to ‘alcohol related’ crimes - like rape, assault,domestic violence and murder...
So, ya, alcohol is such a problem that many villages are dry...no booze allowed.