Description:
Recovery as an organizing paradigm is becoming more accepted and validated among scientific, medical, and government communities. Racial-ethnic minorities, Black Americans in particular, suffer a disproportionate burden of substance-related health and social consequence despite having a lower or equivalent prevalence of substance use and disorders.
Current science on racial-ethnic health equity in substance use disorders will be presented and future challenges and opportunities in recovery science.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to
United States