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This book shares and analyses the stories of Opal, a senior Alyawarra woman. Through her stories the reader glimpses the harsh colonial realities which many Aboriginal Australians have faced, highlighting the cultural embeddedness of autobiographical memory from a philosophical, psychological and anthropological perspective.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 A History of Benelong's Haven -- 2 The 'New Aboriginal Way': Drinking and Drugging in Aboriginal Society -- 3 Aboriginal Substance Misuse and Violence -- 4 Arrival at Benelong's Haven -- 5 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Learning to 'Share' -- 6 'Psych Groups': The Role of Group Work -- 7 The 'Shake Ups': Discipline and Mutual Support at Benelong's Haven -- 8 Aboriginal Spirituality and Culture in Treatment -- 9 Departures and Returns at Benelong's Haven -- 10 The Question of Transformational Identity -- 11 Evaluating Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Services: The Importance of Understanding Context -- Appendices: -- 1 Benelong's Haven Daily Routine 1977 -- 2 Benelong's Haven Menu -- 3 Benelong's Haven Rules -- 4 Alcoholics Anonymous -- 5 The Carnie and the Frog -- Glossary of Terms -- Bibliography -- Index.