The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue

This is an issue brief from SAMHSA that provides opioid data specific to the black population, discusses contextual factors that serve as challenges for this population, and makes recommendations on strategies to address the opioid crisis specific to blacks. Many innovative outreach and engagement programs are highlighted as well as the need for racial equity and justice. 

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Prevention
Treatment
Recovery
Response Approach
Comprehensive services
Educational
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Outreach