Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Women, Minorities, and Addiction Treatment
Women, Minorities, and Addiction Treatment
Women, Minorities, and Addiction Treatment
Friday 14th September 2012
Kenneth Anderson and Dr. Lala Straussner discuss personalized addiction treatments for women and minorities on Harm Reduction Radio.
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Kenneth Anderson
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Tailored Addiction Treatments for Women and Minorities
Well, my experience running our h a m s harm reduction group, one of the things that I've noticed is really striking is we sell about three or four times as many books as we get participants joining the groups. So basically, in the global sense, it means awareness of individual differences.
Ever thought about how addiction treatment needs to be different for women and minorities? In this episode of Harm Reduction Radio, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Dr. Lala Straussner, a leading expert from NYU Silver School of Social Work. Dr. Straussner, who has authored numerous books on addiction, dives deep into the unique challenges faced by these groups.
She highlights why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work and stresses the importance of personalized treatment plans that consider gender, culture, and individual circumstances. Dr. Straussner discusses how cultural differences in drug use and intoxication can significantly impact treatment outcomes. She advocates for a harm reduction model that acknowledges not everyone needs to abstain completely. Instead, she believes in multiple paths to recovery, each tailored to fit the individual's needs.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction treatment for women and minorities. Whether you're struggling yourself or supporting a loved one, you'll find valuable insights that challenge conventional rehab models and offer compassionate, personalized solutions.