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A 21 page paper containing all of the information of its 16-page counterpart of the same name, with the addition of another section specific to treatment of women. Women tend to become addicted more quickly than men and so may be more strongly addicted by the time they seek treatment. Women also are more likely to have child, shelter, literacy and other health issues to deal with, and they generally require a longer period of aftercare. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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21 pages (~225 words per page)
File: CC6_KSpsychMultiCounsel2.rtf
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on treatment of women. Ive left cultural sections as they were and added a new one discussing women specifically. Abstract Cultural characteristics
can dictate individuals reactions to stressors and treatment, and those involved in treatment must be aware of the individuals cultures views of and reactions to substance abuse. One of
the hallmarks of current treatment methods is to encourage and support additional education and job training, which also is more difficult to accomplish among African American and Hispanic populations.
The treating clinician needs to be aware of these aftercare difficulties early on, and to take steps that seek to circumvent the cultural barriers that exist. Toward this end,
this paper discusses current preferred methods of substance abuse treatment, trends in demographic changes and cultural implications among African American and Hispanic ethnic groups. Outline I. Introduction II. Recovery from
Substance Abuse A. Long term treatment needed. B. Relapses are likely. C. Common approaches. 1. Cognitive behavioral relapse prevention. 2. Contingency management. D. Aftercare requirements. 1. Education. 2. Job rehabilitation
and employment. 3. Both requirements can be difficult in the African American and Hispanic communities. III. Ethnic Considerations A. Multicultural counseling must avoid furthering stereotypes. B. African Americans 1. Demographic
information. 2. Prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse within the group. 3. High risk, high need populations within the group. 4. Lack of insurance. 5. Scarcity of African American
counseling psychologists. 6. Barriers to access to mental health services. C. Latinos/Hispanic Americans 1. Demographic information. 2. Prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse within the group. 3. High risk,
high need populations within the group. 4. Lack of insurance. 5. Scarcity of Hispanic counseling psychologists. 6. Barriers to access to mental health services. IV. Special Considerations for Treatment of
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