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Counseling Psychology Doctoral Candidate

For the next several weeks, I will highlight my co-authored research publications! My publications span a variety of topics, including sexual health and wellness; mental health; intersectional Black feminisms; embodied practices and interventions; substance use; and more! Today, I am highlighting "Can we get a Black rehabilitation center”? Factors impacting the treatment experiences of Black people who use opioids". The purpose of this study was to examine opioid overdose rates doubling in the state of Kentucky over the last year, the opioid crisis is having a deadly impact on the state. Among Black individuals in particular, overdose rates have increased by nearly a third. As such, we must examine ways to effectively intervene to reduce deaths among this underrepresented population. We found The primary themes highlighted in the study included “autonomous accessibility,” “provider characteristics,” and “relational support,” which are aligned with Self-Determination Theory. You can access this article in Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 

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