APA Looking Beyond Series: Addressing Alcohol & Substance Use Disorder in the Hispanic Community Unpacking Sociocultural Risk and Resilience-View Presentation

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In the APA webinar series, experts discussed addressing alcohol and substance use disorders in the Hispanic community, emphasizing social and cultural risks and resilience. They highlighted the importance of diverse panelists from psychiatry, public health, and social work to offer perspectives. The discussion delved into factors influencing alcohol initiation among Hispanic youth, such as heritage, cultural practices, and discrimination. Treatment disparities in Hispanic communities were attributed to systematic barriers like language, cultural stigma, limited access to healthcare, and financial resources. Solutions proposed included cultural competence training, community health workers, and policy changes. The panelists also discussed the role of trauma in substance use disorders and the association between trauma and substance abuse. Additionally, the importance of schools and churches in prevention efforts was recognized. The webinar series aims to address critical issues impacting marginalized communities and propose comprehensive solutions.

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APA webinar series

alcohol and substance use disorders

Hispanic community

cultural risks and resilience

diverse panelists

treatment disparities

cultural competence training

community health workers

trauma and substance abuse