In this episode, we discuss research examining racial disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment enrollment and transportation to treatment on the same day when the patient has a peer support specialist (PSS). The results suggest some strong positive effects and the researchers provide several recommendations for improving treatment access and enrollment.
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Webb, C. P., Huecker, M., Shreffler, J., McKinley, B. S., Khan, A. M., & Shaw, I. (2022). Racial disparities in linkage to care among patients with substance use disorders. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 137, 108691.
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