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Symposium: Inequities in Substance Use Treatment f ...
Symposium: Inequities in Substance Use Treatment f ...
Symposium: Inequities in Substance Use Treatment for Marginalized Communities: Challenges and Opportunities
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The video discusses the disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) care for marginalized communities, specifically focusing on the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ populations. It highlights the low rates of treatment access in these communities, citing statistics that show a large percentage of individuals not receiving addiction treatment. The reasons for this include stigma, mistrust, discrimination, racism, and the criminalization of substance use.<br /><br />Various barriers to accessing and retaining SUD treatment for marginalized populations are discussed, including logistical, language, cultural, and insurance barriers. The importance of providing culturally responsive care that addresses the specific needs and experiences of different communities is emphasized. Strategies for engaging marginalized populations, such as community outreach and integrating substance use treatment with mental health care, are explored. The video also emphasizes the significance of addressing social determinants of health, such as housing and job opportunities, in improving SUD care for these communities.<br /><br />The video includes case vignettes and examples of culturally informed interventions, highlighting the use of proverbs, sayings, and spirituality in treatment. The need for equitable and accessible substance use treatment that addresses the multiple needs of marginalized communities is emphasized.<br /><br />The video features a panel discussion on the impact of social determinants of health on SUDs in LGBTQ+ individuals and communities of color. The panelists stress the importance of diversity, cultural competency, training, and mentorship in the workforce. They showcase two programs, the REACH program and the Hispanic Clinic, that address these issues by providing mentorship, training, and culturally informed services. The panel also advocates for addressing inequities in social determinants of health, desegregating data for Latinx subgroups, and implementing culturally and linguistically sensitive treatment strategies. They discuss the role of spirituality and faith-based organizations in supporting individuals with SUDs in diverse communities, and encourage advocating for change, increasing representation, and challenging discriminatory practices in healthcare systems.
Keywords
substance use disorder
marginalized communities
Black population
Latinx population
LGBTQ+ population
treatment access
addiction treatment
stigma
discrimination
logistical barriers
cultural barriers
social determinants of health
housing
job opportunities
culturally informed interventions
spirituality in treatment
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