Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Publication Title
The Family Journal
Abstract
Substance use disorders have been considered a “family disease,” and the impact of opioid use in African American communities is evident. African American overdose-related deaths now exceed that of White Americans in the United States. Despite the need, they engage in treatment at lower rates than White Americans. Research has called for more culturally responsive approaches to improve treatment outcomes. However, efforts to consider family and the community are not robust. This article reviews the impact of opioid use in the African American community while offering suggestions for counselors and therapists working with families to improve engagement.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Martina S. and Middleton, Tanya J., "Engaging African American Families: Suggestions to Improve Treatment Utilization for Opioid Use Disorders" (2025). 2025 Faculty Bibliography. 10.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2025/10
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