As cultural and ethnic diversity increases in American society, it becomes crucial for professionals working with alcohol abusing clients to gain Cultural sensitivity. This article seeks to aid the clinician in culturally sensitive treatment with Korean immigrant alcohol abusers. As an aid to providing effective treatment for this population, the following areas are discussed: the pattern of Korean immigration to the United States: the prevalence of alcohol abuse among Korean Americans; the influence of sociocultural, psychological, and physiological factors on Korean American alcohol use; and intervention strategies for working with this population. © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cultural sensitivity Alcoholism intervention Korean American Immigration

United States Social Work drug user immigrant population