ADM Special Populations & Cultural Considerations Flashcards
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Cultural competence in addiction medicine primarily involves:
Answer: Adapting care to respect patients' cultural beliefs, values, and practices
Cultural competence involves understanding and respecting patients' cultural backgrounds and adapting treatment approaches to improve engagement and outcomes.
Which factor is most associated with lower rates of SUD treatment seeking among racial and ethnic minority populations in the US?
Answer: Stigma, distrust of healthcare systems, and barriers to access
Stigma, historical distrust of healthcare systems, language barriers, and lack of culturally appropriate services contribute to lower treatment seeking among racial and ethnic minority populations.
For American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, which approach to addiction recovery is most culturally effective?
Answer: Incorporating traditional healing practices and community support alongside Western treatment
Incorporating traditional healing practices, cultural ceremonies, and community support alongside Western evidence-based treatment has shown effectiveness and acceptance in AI/AN communities.
Research on racial disparities in opioid use disorder treatment shows that Black Americans are:
Answer: Less likely to receive buprenorphine and more likely to be directed to methadone clinics
Studies show Black Americans are significantly less likely to receive buprenorphine (an office-based option) and more likely to be directed to methadone clinics compared to white Americans with OUD.
Elevated rates of substance use disorders in LGBTQ+ populations are primarily attributed to which factor?
Answer: Minority stress from stigma, discrimination, and mental health disparities
Minority stress theory explains that elevated SUD rates in LGBTQ+ individuals result from chronic stress of stigma, discrimination, and victimization, increasing vulnerability to substance use as a coping mechanism.
Which is a recommended practice when providing addiction treatment to military veterans?
Answer: Screen for combat-related PTSD and TBI as common co-occurring conditions
Veterans have high rates of combat-related PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), which frequently co-occur with SUD, making routine screening essential in veteran-focused addiction care.