By Connie T. Jones, PhD, LCMHCA, LCAS, NCC, ACS and Susan F. Branco, PhD, LPC, LCPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Addiction transcends all social identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and religion. As such, it is vital that addiction professionals learn behaviors, strategies, and techniques that are culturally responsive and create an inclusive treatment environment. The goal of this article is to provide practical implications aimed to improve addiction professionals’ treatment and client outcomes.
Keywords: Culture treatment
Issue Area: Treatment
