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Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 59
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This manual for clinicians describes the influence of culture on the delivery of substance use and mental health services. It discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations, and presents the core elements of cultural competence.

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SMA16-4931
Publication Date
April 2016
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