What are the Identify strengths, needs, and barriers in your community with regard to implicit bias and readiness to change?

Research your local community and state through a micro, mezzo, and macro lens to identify what is available both in person and online for those impacted by substance use disorder. Note: if you live in Portland, ME select another community of your choice as we already did an assessment of Portland in Week 4. (MY STATE IS Connecticut) chose an area, community. Your presentation should be 15-20 minutes in length and use properly cited resources from the class and your own research. Your presentation should appear as a visual training with voiceover (powerpoint, etc), run smoothly and free from technical difficulties, etc. Uploaded files of outlines, some references, assignment requirements and rubric, etc. Did your assessment of your community determine if it is recovery ready or not? What are the Identify strengths, needs, and barriers in your community with regard to implicit bias and readiness to change? What resources are available in your area, either online or in person and online to support individuals and families experiencing substance use disorder (self-help – there are all kinds and it is not limited to AA, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital programs, detox, intensive outpatient, sober living, syringe exchange and other harm reduction methods, medication-assisted treatment, etc)? Explore the age of consent to treat in your state as it relates to HIPAA CFR 42 Part 2 and the rights of those receiving SUD treatment services across the lifespan. What is the age of consent for a minor in your state/territory/province for the treatment of minors experiencing substance use disorder? Develop and discuss an advocacy strategy for your community. What preliminary steps could you start to begin advocating? What are your overall recommendations for intervention(s) for the individual and family in your community given what is available, from the case vignette provided (“Jacinta”)? What do human beings need for our own “Rat Park” in order to not just survive, but to thrive? Additionally, take some time at the end of your presentation to reflect on the following: How have your biases and beliefs about substance use disorder changed after taking this course? What is one way you will take action to reduce stigma and promote positive change in your community to elevate substance use disorder treatment and practice?

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