Group targets opioid use in East African community
Growing opioid use in Somali community spurs need for culturally relevant treatment Generation Hope offers culturally sensitive care for those faced with the stigma of drugs and addiction. July 4, 2021 5:47pm Text size Copy shortlink:
And yet, they say, public funding has failed to keep pace.
Those fighting the opioid crisis say that a one-size-fits-all model can make it difficult to reach people in ethnic communities.
Most health providers take a Westernized approach to treatment and recovery, says Farhia Budul, founder of the Niyyah Recovery Initiative, which touts itself as the first community-run recovery organization in the country designed specifically for East Africans and Muslims.