In sixteen pages this paper examines the importance of multicultural awareness when treating Hispanics and African Americans for substance abuse. Fourteen sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Cultural characteristics can dictate individuals reactions to stressors and treatment, and those involved in treatment must be aware of the individuals cultures views of and reactions to substance abuse.
One of the hallmarks of current treatment methods is to encourage and support additional education and job training, which also is more difficult to accomplish among African American and
Hispanic populations. The treating clinician needs to be aware of these aftercare difficulties early on, and to take steps that seek to circumvent the cultural barriers that exist.
Toward this end, this paper discusses current preferred methods of substance abuse treatment, trends in demographic changes and cultural implications among African American and Hispanic ethnic groups. Outline I. Introduction
II. Recovery from Substance Abuse A. Long term treatment needed. B. Relapses are likely. C. Common approaches. 1. Cognitive behavioral relapse prevention. 2. Contingency management. D. Aftercare requirements. 1. Education.
2. Job rehabilitation and employment. 3. Both requirements can be difficult in the African American and Hispanic communities. III. Ethnic Considerations A. Multicultural counseling must avoid furthering stereotypes. B. African
Americans 1. Demographic information. 2. Prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse within the group. 3. High risk, high need populations within the group. 4. Lack of insurance. 5. Scarcity
of African American counseling psychologists. 6. Barriers to access to mental health services. C. Latinos/Hispanic Americans 1. Demographic information. 2. Prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse within the group.
3. High risk, high need populations within the group. 4. Lack of insurance. 5. Scarcity of Hispanic counseling psychologists. 6. Barriers to access to mental health services. IV. Conclusion A.
Culture influences how African Americans and Hispanics come to seek substance abuse treatment. B. Culture influences how African Americans and Hispanics respond to substance abuse treatment. C. Treatment personnel must