Factors Supporting Substance Use Improvement for Black Americans: A Population Health Observational Study

Original research
by
Sahker, Ethan et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Black clients in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are associated with the lowest successful completion and substance use reductions. More work is needed to identify specific factors that support successful recovery of Black clients.

Findings/Key points

In general, treatment providers increasing access to mutual-help groups, and adjusting program inclusiveness and motivational factors for retention, would make strides in increasing improvement outcomes for Black clients.

Design/methods

Data from publicly-funded outpatient treatment facilities (n=2,239.197 clients)

Keywords

Barriers and enablers
About PWUD
Equity
Outcomes
Wrap-around services