Considering Diversity when Conceptualizing and Treating Substance Abuse

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There is a great need to consider diversity when conceptualizing and treating substance abuse. There are several reasons for this phenomenon. First, different people groups have different risk factors that predispose them to substance abuse. As a consequence, diversity becomes important since it is essential to understand the causative factors for substance abuse. Treating substance abuse without addressing the prevailing risk factors may not be effective in sustaining healing. The second reason it is important to consider diversity is that different communities have diverse views concerning substance abuse. For instance, some communities may view the abuse of substances as cultural...