BSHS/456
Special Populations and Treatment Isues
University of Phoenix
BSHS/456
Compared Experiences of two Populations and Treatment isues
Working with different ethnicity can be difficult if you do not know the background of
the person. Getting them treatment can be even harder due to many circumstances a human
service worker may not be aware of unless she has studied up on that particular group. This read
will help to explain the treatment processes of two different populations. Today one will be
working with the challenges and perceived obstacles of both Latino’s and Asian people.
Showing the strength of each population as well as the challenges of facing their denial of
having any problems. One will describe the psychotherapeutic approaches needed for each
individual population. One will also describe specific treatment for each selected population.
One will find the treatment setting that is best for each population. One will also describe facing
prejudice in relation to the populations, addictions. Dealing with different populations takes a
good understanding of that particular population. Learning about the obstacles and barriers of
the
Asian and Latino population is the ultimate goal of this read. Finding a way to help treat them
for their substance abuse disorders and getting them to admit they have a problem is our next
goal.
Similarities and Differences
The Latinos I found were less likely to seek help for substance abuse disorder as well
as Asians were. There are relatively more men in both Latino and Asian populations who have
a substance abuse disorder. Latins are more than less likely to not use illicit drugs or alcohol
compared to Latinos. Josefina, et., al. (2007). There is a difference between Asian American
populations than Asian ethnic groups such as Korean Americans, Japanese Americans, Filipino
, Americans when it comes to the use of illicit drugs and alcohol Khera (2016). There are many
differences and many similarities in the two populations.
Unique Challenges Faced, Separate from One Another
When discussing the challenges that Asians face when it comes to having a substance
abuse disorder, one would first start with the cultural shame that is brought on by someone of an
Asian population who has a substance abuse disorder. The family must try to resolve any
matters of this disorders themselves, but if they are found asking for help it brings shame to the
family Fong, & Tsuang (2007). The next challenge is the stigma of having a substance abuse
disorder of a mental health disorder. For those of the Asian descent the stigma of either disorder
may be a sign of weakness or even called a lack of willpower over the many temptations of the
West Fong
& Tsuang (2007).
Latinos had similar experiences when it came to the challenges of their population. First
of all, Latinos felt that treatment was not culturally tailored to fit their way of life or language.
If you did get help no one would understand you or be able to do anything for you. This is their
perception of treatment. Along with not being culturally tailored it is also not accepted, by their
culture. The idea of getting help for a substance abuse disorder was perceived with negativity
and disgrace. Pinedo, Zemora, & Rogers (2018).
Strengths of Special Population
When it comes to Asian’s there are many strengths to take into consideration.
“Generation status, years lived in U.S., Communication style, role/importance of family, genetic
disposition to “Flushing”, family, peers, siblings, family reputation, family structure”
(Substance Abuse 2016 pg.4). Unfortunately, when it comes to Latinos family is not their big
strength.
What I mean by this is that although the Latino family have very strong ties, when it comes to
having a substance abuse disorder or mental health disorder, and having to ask for help that is
Special Populations and Treatment Isues
University of Phoenix
BSHS/456
Compared Experiences of two Populations and Treatment isues
Working with different ethnicity can be difficult if you do not know the background of
the person. Getting them treatment can be even harder due to many circumstances a human
service worker may not be aware of unless she has studied up on that particular group. This read
will help to explain the treatment processes of two different populations. Today one will be
working with the challenges and perceived obstacles of both Latino’s and Asian people.
Showing the strength of each population as well as the challenges of facing their denial of
having any problems. One will describe the psychotherapeutic approaches needed for each
individual population. One will also describe specific treatment for each selected population.
One will find the treatment setting that is best for each population. One will also describe facing
prejudice in relation to the populations, addictions. Dealing with different populations takes a
good understanding of that particular population. Learning about the obstacles and barriers of
the
Asian and Latino population is the ultimate goal of this read. Finding a way to help treat them
for their substance abuse disorders and getting them to admit they have a problem is our next
goal.
Similarities and Differences
The Latinos I found were less likely to seek help for substance abuse disorder as well
as Asians were. There are relatively more men in both Latino and Asian populations who have
a substance abuse disorder. Latins are more than less likely to not use illicit drugs or alcohol
compared to Latinos. Josefina, et., al. (2007). There is a difference between Asian American
populations than Asian ethnic groups such as Korean Americans, Japanese Americans, Filipino
, Americans when it comes to the use of illicit drugs and alcohol Khera (2016). There are many
differences and many similarities in the two populations.
Unique Challenges Faced, Separate from One Another
When discussing the challenges that Asians face when it comes to having a substance
abuse disorder, one would first start with the cultural shame that is brought on by someone of an
Asian population who has a substance abuse disorder. The family must try to resolve any
matters of this disorders themselves, but if they are found asking for help it brings shame to the
family Fong, & Tsuang (2007). The next challenge is the stigma of having a substance abuse
disorder of a mental health disorder. For those of the Asian descent the stigma of either disorder
may be a sign of weakness or even called a lack of willpower over the many temptations of the
West Fong
& Tsuang (2007).
Latinos had similar experiences when it came to the challenges of their population. First
of all, Latinos felt that treatment was not culturally tailored to fit their way of life or language.
If you did get help no one would understand you or be able to do anything for you. This is their
perception of treatment. Along with not being culturally tailored it is also not accepted, by their
culture. The idea of getting help for a substance abuse disorder was perceived with negativity
and disgrace. Pinedo, Zemora, & Rogers (2018).
Strengths of Special Population
When it comes to Asian’s there are many strengths to take into consideration.
“Generation status, years lived in U.S., Communication style, role/importance of family, genetic
disposition to “Flushing”, family, peers, siblings, family reputation, family structure”
(Substance Abuse 2016 pg.4). Unfortunately, when it comes to Latinos family is not their big
strength.
What I mean by this is that although the Latino family have very strong ties, when it comes to
having a substance abuse disorder or mental health disorder, and having to ask for help that is
