While often studied as a group, LGBT communities contain subpopulations that vary by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, geography, culture, and other factors. Subpopulations also differ in their risk of substance abuse due to stigma, internalized homophobia, social norms, access, and other ...
Substance abuse problems and their solutions not only vary considerably depending on the ethnicity of the patient, but also are influenced by factors such as age, gender, education, and socioeconomic status. Familiarity with the epidemiology of substance abuse problems of different sociocultural groups...
Enrich your knowledge of substance abuse treatment solutions used in diverse cultures within the United States! This informative volume highlights ways in which substance abuse problems are experienced and addressed by families in diverse populations at the societal, familial, and individual levels. Its ...
211 Careers — Inland SoCal United Way- 211 Careers offers comprehensive job-readiness tools to prepare individuals who have been affected by substance abuse personally or through a family member. Individualized Job Search Planning and techniques through 211 Careers Program. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHAB...
The challenges that COVID-19 poses to engaging this population known to be disproportionately affected by substance use disorders is even more troubling. If PR is to address these problems, it must address structural factors to meet the needs of TGNB people. The development of combined ...
"For example, an individual with relatives who suffered substance abuse disorders is 10 times more likely to suffer from substance abuse," Hernandez said.The study identified 12 mostly urban parts of Ohio that were disproportionately affected by the epidemic. Many of these clusters were in southwest...
using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities), (4) cognitive problems (difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating), (5) mental health problems (emotional, psychological or mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia), and ...
Substance abuse is a wide-reaching issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It is an issue particularly troublesome for members of an oppressed class, in this case homeless women, as examined by the authors (Wenzel et al, 2009) in the article. Nearly 50% of homeless women reported drug...
The studies that exist suggest MMUs can facilitate effective treatment of substance use disorders, provision of primary care, and services for severe mental illness among people experiencing homelessness. MMUs have potential to provide community-based healthcare services in settings where homeless ...
Opioid Misuse Can Lead to Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect and Self-Neglect Vulnerable adults can misuse opioids and be affected by others’ misuse of opioids. To protect vulnerable adults, we need to understand the dangers of opioid misuse, know the tell-tale signs of abuse and when to report ...