Symposium: Inequities in Substance Use Treatment for Marginalized Communities: Challenges and Opportunities-Symposium: Inequities in Substance Use Treatment for Marginalized Communities: Challenges and Opportunities

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The video transcript discusses the disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) care for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ populations. The speakers highlight the treatment gaps and various factors contributing to these disparities, including stigma, mistrust, discrimination, racism, and criminalization. They emphasize the need for culturally competent and inclusive care that addresses the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. Strategies for engaging with these populations and improving access to care are discussed, as well as approaches for assessing, diagnosing, and treating SUDs in these communities. The expert panelists, including Dr. Durham, Dr. Daryl Shorter, Ms. Anita Bradley, and Dr. Fabiola Arbelo-Cruz, provide insights based on their extensive experience working with marginalized populations. The video calls for greater diversity, inclusion, and training within the healthcare workforce to better meet the needs of these communities. It also highlights programs and initiatives that aim to provide support and training for individuals from marginalized backgrounds. The impact of legislation, spirituality, and faith-based organizations on access to care is explored, and the importance of advocacy, education, and challenging biases is emphasized. The overall goal of the discussion is to promote understanding, raise awareness, and drive action towards addressing disparities in SUD care for marginalized communities. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

substance use disorder

SUD care

marginalized communities

Black populations

Latinx populations

LGBTQ+ populations

treatment gaps

stigma

discrimination

racism

culturally competent care

inclusive care

challenges faced by marginalized communities

access to care

advocacy

raising awareness

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