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Support for Hispanic and Latino Recovery Population Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS Recovery Recovery from addiction is person-centered and culturally relevant to an individual’s substance free lifestyle. There are barriers and challenges for persons in recovery; research has shown that Hispanics and Latinos are less likely than non-Hispanics to received substance use treatment services. 1 Support Hispanics and Latinos often find recovery support through resources beyond formal behavioral health care services (treatment with counse- lors and psychotherapists) that include 12 step groups such as Alcohol- ics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). These groups are understood as an extended family, and the relationship between a “sponsor/sponsoree” is instrumental in the context of the culture. Spirituality is an essential element for Hispanics and Latinos. 2 The spir- itual component, such as the concept of a higher power, is often recog- nized and validated by the 12 step groups and other community re- sources, by which they contribute to recovery. A sense of belonging and language recognition are also important ele- ments for this population. Many individuals prefer to attend Spanish speaking services in order to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and comfortable way. There are other recovery support services that are available different from the 12 step culture. There are many pathways to recovery. You can find resources in the community to culturally-specific programs. For a list of mutual aid support resources, go to: Faces and Voices of Re- covery website at: http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/resources/ support/recovery_community.html Typically, treatment and recovery service providers do not have access to support services for this population in the community. You can speak with a religious leader, a person in long-term recovery or other service providers in the community that may help sustain your client’s recovery in an environment that is helpful to them. Building a relationship and partnering with providers with different approaches in the community will support your client’s path to recover a better quality of life. There are other recovery support services that are available different from the 12 step culture. There are many pathways to recovery. You can find resources in the community to culturally-specific programs. WANT TO LEARN MORE? REGISTER for our next WEBINAR: Click here When: October 9th, 2013 Time: 1:00PM EDT / 10:00AM PDT 1 CEU will be provided for a nominal fee References 1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2012). The NSDUH report: Need for and receipt of substance use treatment among Hispanics. Rockville, MD. 2 Campesino, M. & Schwartz, G. E. 2006. Spirituality among Latinas/os impli- cations of culture in conceptualization and measurement. Advances in Nurs- ing Science, 29(1), 69-81. September, 2013 Year 1, Vol. 5

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Support for Hispanic and Latino Recovery Population

Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS

Recovery

Recovery from addiction is person-centered and culturally relevant to an individual’s substance free lifestyle.

There are barriers and challenges for persons in recovery; research has shown that Hispanics and Latinos are less likely than non-Hispanics to received substance use treatment services.

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Support

Hispanics and Latinos often find recovery support through resources beyond formal behavioral health care services (treatment with counse-lors and psychotherapists) that include 12 step groups such as Alcohol-ics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). These groups are understood as an extended family, and the relationship between a “sponsor/sponsoree” is instrumental in the context of the culture.

Spirituality is an essential element for Hispanics and Latinos.2 The spir-itual component, such as the concept of a higher power, is often recog-nized and validated by the 12 step groups and other community re-sources, by which they contribute to recovery.

A sense of belonging and language recognition are also important ele-ments for this population. Many individuals prefer to attend Spanish speaking services in order to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and comfortable way.

There are other recovery support services that are available different from the 12 step culture. There are many pathways to recovery. You can find resources in the community to culturally-specific programs. For a list of mutual aid support resources, go to: Faces and Voices of Re-covery website at: http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/resources/support/recovery_community.html

Typically, treatment and recovery service providers do not have access to support services for this population in the community. You can speak with a religious leader, a person in long-term recovery or other service providers in the community that may help sustain your client’s recovery in an environment that is helpful to them. Building a relationship and partnering with providers with different approaches in the community will support your client’s path to recover a better quality of life. There are other recovery support services that are available different from the 12 step culture. There are many pathways to recovery. You can find resources in the community to culturally-specific programs.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

REGISTER for our next WEBINAR:

Click here

When: October 9th, 2013

Time: 1:00PM EDT / 10:00AM PDT

1 CEU will be provided for a nominal fee

References

1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for

Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2012). The NSDUH report: Need for and receipt of substance use treatment among Hispanics. Rockville, MD. 2 Campesino, M. & Schwartz, G. E. 2006. Spirituality among Latinas/os impli-

cations of culture in conceptualization and measurement. Advances in Nurs-ing Science, 29(1), 69-81.

September, 2013

Year 1, Vol. 5

Apoyo a la recuperación de la población hispana y latina

Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS

Recuperación

La recuperación de una adicción es un proceso centrado en la persona y culturalmente relevante para el proceso de convertirse en un individuo con un estilo de vida libre de sustancias.

Existen retos y barreras para las personas en recuperación, además la investigación científica demuestra que es menos probable que los hispanos y latinos reciban servicios de tratamiento por uso de sustancias que la población general.

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Apoyo

Los hispanos y latinos a menudo encuentran apoyo en su recuperación a través de recursos que trascienden los recursos formales (tratamiento con consejeros y psicoterapeutas) e incluyen los grupos de 12 pasos como Alcohólicos Anónimos (AA) y Narcóticos Anónimos (NA). A menudo estos grupos se sienten como una familia extendida y la relación entre padrino/apadrinado es útil y pertinente en el contexto de la cultura.

La espiritualidad es un elemento importante para los hispanos y latinos.2 El componente espiritual, como el concepto de un poder superior, es reconocido y validado usualmente por los grupos de 12 pasos, y otros recursos de la comunidad, con lo cual contribu-yen a la recuperación.

El sentido de pertenencia y el del idioma son elementos importan-tes para esta población. Muchas personas prefieren asistir a servi-cios provistos en español para poder expresar sus pensamientos y sentimientos en una manera cómoda y segura.

Existen otros servicios de apoyo a la recuperación además de la cultura de los 12 pasos. Hay muchos caminos para la recupera-ción. Usted puede encontrar en la comunidad otros recursos sobre programas culturalmente apropiados. Para una lista de recursos y ayudas mutuas puede visitar la página electrónica de Faces and Voices of Recovery en: http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/resources/support/recovery_community.html

A menudo los profesionales que ofrecen servicios de tratamiento y recuperación no tienen acceso a los servicios de apoyo para esta población. Se puede establecer comunicación con líderes religiosos, personas en recuperación por mucho tiempo, u otros proveedores de servicios en la comunidad que pueden apoyar la recuperación de las personas en un ambiente que resulte provechoso. Asociarse con personas que tienen diferentes enfoques hacia la recuperación en la comunidad apoyará a su cliente en su proceso de recuperar una mejor calidad de vida.

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MATRICÚLESE en nuestro WEBINAR:

Oprima aquí

Cuándo: 9 de octubre de 2013

Hora: 1:00pm EDT / 10:00am PDT

Una unidad de educación continua será provista

por un costo nominal

Referencias

1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for

Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2012). The NSDUH report: Need for and receipt of substance use treatment among Hispanics. Rockville, MD. 2Campesino, M. & Schwartz, G. E. 2006. Spirituality among Latinas/os impli-

cations of culture in conceptualization and measurement. Advances in Nurs-ing Science, 29(1), 69-81.

Septiembre, 2013

Año 1, Vol. 5