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Addressing Addictive Disorders in AAPI Clients, Families, and Communities

Addressing Addictive Disorders in AAPI Clients, Families, and Communities

FromDMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership


Addressing Addictive Disorders in AAPI Clients, Families, and Communities

FromDMH UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership

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Length:
91 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This training will provide an overview of clinical presentations and characteristics of addictive disorders among Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) clients, families, and communities. Best practices for the screening, assessment, and treatment of commonly presenting addictive disorders such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, opioid, and stimulant use disorder will be covered. Specific attention to gambling disorders will be presented given the elevated rate of this disorder among Asian American Pacific Islander communities. An overview of the cultural contributions that increase risk and vulnerabilities for addictive disorders will be presented. Emphasis on how clinicians can deliver culturally-impactful treatment will be discussed, including reviewing treatment resources that are currently available.
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Our mission: In partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the Public Mental Health Partnership at UCLA aims to realize a vision for excellence in care for vulnerable populations that incorporates typically marginalized perspectives and builds capacity to foster health equity. Visit our website for more information: pmhp.ucla.edu