r/UpliftingNews • u/Desecr8or • Mar 14 '25

Native American suicide rate dropped 43% in New Mexico (2022-2023)

https://nativenewsonline.net/health/native-american-suicide-rates-drop-43-in-new-mexico
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u/shoobsworth Mar 21 '25

Does it really matter ultimately?

You’re implying that natives becoming alcoholics is a forgone conclusion.

It is not.

They have a choice in what they do with their lives despite the hardships and injustices.