Read the topic assessment then answer in one or two well-developed paragraphs (250 words total for both). Use the references below to form discussion and prove your point. Cite and reference in APA 7th edition format:

Topic 6 DQ 2 (Obj. 6.3)

Assessment Description

Select two to three different cultural populations. What strategies would you use to address prevention, treatment programs, and positive change (staying abstinent) for each of the selected populations? What factors would contribute to these groups being at risk for increased drug or alcohol problems?

This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard:

2.F.2.h. Strategies for identifying and eliminating barriers, prejudices, and processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination.

REFERENCES

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. (Eds.). (2024). Foundations of addictions counseling (5th ed.). Pearson. Retrieved from BibliU - Reader

Grand Canyon University. Counselor Dispositions. (2022).Retrieved from https://aws-files.gcu.edu/ssc/chss/Counselor%20Dispositions.pdf

Sanchez, M., Saavedra, L., Lozano, A.et al.Promising Intervention and Measurement Directions for Substance Use Treatment Research Among Hispanics.Curr Addict Rep11, 492-500 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-024-00567-x

Whitesell, N. R., Beals, J., Crow, C. B., Mitchell, C. M., & Novins, D. K. (2012). Epidemiology and Etiology of Substance Use among American Indians and Alaska Natives: Risk, Protection, and Implications for Prevention.The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse,38(5), 376-382. https://doi.org/10.3109/00952990.2012.694527