Concurrent Paper Session A-Concurrent Paper Session A

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The session featured a series of presentations on substance use treatment, focusing on opioid use disorder and cannabis use. Dr. Srinivas Bhuvala discussed the availability of medications for opioid use disorder in U.S. psychiatric hospitals, highlighting that less than half offer medications, which may only be for continuation rather than initiation of treatment. He underscored the challenge of integrating substance use treatments due to stigma and lack of provider education.<br /><br />Zane Elrey-Schroed presented research on shame and substance use in minority and immigrant communities, revealing that first-generation immigrants exhibited lower levels of shame and substance use. He hypothesized that cultural factors might influence these outcomes.<br /><br />Thao Le discussed a study comparing treatment outcomes between traditionally insured patients and those funded by State Opioid Response (SOAR) grants in non-Medicaid expansion states like Tennessee. Findings suggested uninsured patients achieved similar outcomes when access to treatment was provided, despite facing longer hospital stays due to more complex health needs.<br /><br />Saral Desai shared insights on predictors of cannabis use treatment admissions, noting that younger age, male gender, African-American race, early use, and smoking were significant predictors. Surprisingly, those with higher education and employment were more likely to seek treatment, potentially due to referrals from educational or employment contexts.<br /><br />Overall, the presentations emphasized the need for increased accessibility and culturally competent approaches in addressing substance use disorders, highlighting ongoing disparities in treatment access and outcomes across different demographic and systemic contexts.

Keywords

substance use treatment

opioid use disorder

cannabis use

medications availability

psychiatric hospitals

stigma

minority communities

State Opioid Response

treatment outcomes

cultural competence

treatment disparities

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