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Treatment for substance use/opioid use disorders is often complicated for persons with a co-occurring mental illness. Even though researchers and clinicians are examining best practices for prevention and treatment for this population, discussions on how to access after-care and recovery support services for this population are often left out of the conversation.  This webinar will … Read More

This presentation will explain what "structural competency" is and how it relates to more commonly-understood terms, such as the social determinants of health and "cultural competency." We will also discuss the role of stigma in the syndemic. The goal of the presentation is to help health care providers think in a more comprehensive manner about … Read More

Opioid use disorder has reached an alarming rate in the United States.  As more and more people struggle with opioids, it is important for behavioral healthcare workers to understand how to best support people in need; specifically, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.  LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by substance … Read More

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex illness that requires comprehensive services to promote recovery. Ideally, these services include evidence-based medication treatment to manage opioid-related cravings and withdrawal, treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, and case management to facilitate other psychosocial services. However, these services are rarely accessed in the same setting, burdened by a … Read More