Substance Use Disorders Among Minorities

Substance Use Disorders Among Minorities

Contrary to what many people think, minorities are not at a higher risk of developing SUDs. Findings indicate that despite the fact that African Americans and Hispanics have a higher rate of illicit drug use than Whites, they will find it more difficult to access treatment (Burlew et al., 2021). Research shows a decrease in substance use among African American youths but high rates of imprisonment for drug-related offenses (Acevedo et al., 2019). Social determinants such as poverty and discrimination increase rates of substance use in minority groups. Alleviating these problems by implementing robust social support initiatives plays a crucial role in preventing substance use and enhancing community health. Also, culturally sensitive care delivery models are imperative to guarantee that minority groups receive appropriate healthcare (Alvarez et al., 2022).

References

Acevedo, A., Panas, L., Garnick, D., Acevedo-Garcia, D., Miles, J., Ritter, G., & Campbell, K. (2019). Disparities in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: Does Where You Live Matter? The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 45(4), 533–549. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-018-9586-y

Alvarez, J., Jason, L. A., Olson, B. D., Ferrari, J. R., & Davis, M. I. (2022). Substance Abuse Prevalence and Treatment Among Latinos and Latinas. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 6(2), 115–141. https://doi.org/10.1300/j233v06n02_08

Burlew, K., McCuistian, C., & Szapocznik, J. (2021). Racial/ethnic equity in substance use treatment research: the way forward. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-021-00256-4

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Substance Use Disorders Among Minorities

It is also commonly thought that in American society the largest percentage of individuals with Substance Use Disorders are minorities. Based on the readings in this unit, what is your perspective on this issue? Additionally, please find, describe, and interpret the results of a study examining the prevalence of SUDs among different populations.
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