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APS Virtual Poster Showcase

The Drug Abuse Crisis: Consequences for Vulnerable Populations

Thursday, May 21, 2020 · Virtual

Oral · Clinical Science

Vulnerable populations, such as racial/ethnic minorities and those involved in the criminal justice system, are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders (SUDs) compared to the general population. The speakers will present epidemiological, prevention, and intervention data, focusing on the psychological, social, and health consequences of SUDs for vulnerable populations.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Linda TeplinChair
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Margarita AlegriaDiscussant
    Massachusetts General Hospital

Presentations

  1. Persistence and Patterns of Substance Use Disorders: A 15-Year Longitudinal Study of Delinquent Youth after DetentionLinda Teplin, María José Luna, David Aaby, Leah Welty, Karen Abram
  2. Findings from a Project to Address the Needs of Women with Substance Use Disorders in Their Transition from Jail to the Community Christine Grella
  3. Targeting Sex Risks, Depression and Methamphetamine Use Among Mexican American Women: Findings from an HIV Behavioral InterventionAlice Cepeda, Tasha Perdue