12. “ Each racial/ethnic group believes that the treatment needs of its population are not fully understood and incorporated into standard practice. Each group is right.” - Lula Beatty, Director of Special Populations for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, (NIDA) Most racial and ethnic groups are initially skeptical about the services provided by systems and people different from themselves. Why?…
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16. So why are people with substance use and mental health problems looked upon differently?
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20. We all have attitudes and judgments that affect how we think about and behave toward others. When we talk about negative attitudes and behavior toward others based on their gender, sexual orientation, culture, race or religion, we use the words prejudice and discrimination . So let’s call stigma what it really is. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
23. What Drugs are Americans Using ? Past Month illicit drug use rates 2007 - SAMHSA 1) Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used non-medically.
42. Most people with co-occurring mental health and substance-related problems only get treatment for their mental health problems if they get any help at all. The graph on the next page shows this in detail.
43. Past Year Mental Health Care among Adults Aged 18 or Older with Both Serious Psychological Distress and a Substance Use Disorder: 2007 SAMHSA
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