In order to improve treatment to African American Adults and transitional-aged youth with substance use disorders, internationally recognized trainer Roland Williams, MA, LAADC, ICADC, NCAC II, ACRPS, SAP will provide counselors, case managers, clinicians and other SUD service providers with information and strategies designed to improve cultural competency for working with African Americans while reducing racial/ethnic health disparities in SUD treatment outcomes. Special considerations will be given to African American transitional aged-youth; co-occurring disorders; and those involved in the justice system.