The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic Latino Population: An Urgent Issue (2 credit hours)
Program Summary: This course examines national data and explores the impact of opioid misuse on the Hispanic Latino community. It includes a discussion of sociocultural factors, such as immigration issues, religion, stigma, and a lack of culturally responsive prevention and treatment. Strategies to address opioid misuse are given, including an overview of evidence-based treatment recommendations and medication-assisted treatment.
This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and it is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.