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Engaging African American Families: Suggestions to Improve Treatment Utilization for Opioid Use Disorders

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Substance use disorders have been considered a “family disease,” and the impact of opioid use in African American communities is evident. African American overdose-related deaths now exceed that of White Americans in the United States. Despite the need, they engage in treatment at lower rates than White Americans. Research has called for more culturally responsive approaches to improve treatment outcomes. However, efforts to consider family and the community are not robust. This article reviews the impact of opioid use in the African American community while offering suggestions for counselors and therapists working with families to improve engagement.

Source: The Family Journal

DOI: 10.1177/10664807251322171

Authors: Martina Moore, Tanya J. Middleton

Institutions: John Carroll University, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4408466651

FWCI: 1.699

Cites: 69

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10