Engaging those with Substance Use Disorders – a Trauma Informed Care Approach-Presentation Slides

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The document discusses engaging individuals with substance use disorders through a trauma-informed care approach. It emphasizes the importance of language in reducing stigma and barriers to treatment, showcasing how different terminologies can influence perceptions and outcomes. The scenario of Carrie, a young woman with substance use disorder, is presented, highlighting the impact of stigma and the need for a patient-centered approach. The text underscores the health care disparity in addiction treatment, with only a small percentage of individuals receiving adequate care. It also delves into trauma-informed care principles, focusing on safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create a healing environment for patients. The importance of identifying past trauma in patients, avoiding retraumatization, and providing peer support is discussed. Practical tools for applying trauma-informed care are provided, along with the principles of effective treatment for addiction. The document emphasizes the need for personalized, multidisciplinary care, exemplified by Carrie's journey towards recovery with the support of addiction service teams and microdosing buprenorphine. It concludes with a call for utilizing trauma-informed care and seeking support from resources like the Opioid Response Network for addressing substance use disorders effectively.

Keywords

substance use disorders

trauma-informed care

language and stigma

patient-centered approach

health care disparity

trauma-informed care principles

peer support

addiction treatment

multidisciplinary care

Opioid Response Network