Lisa LaCon
Dr. Lisa LaCon
THE OVERSHADOWED
THE OVERSHADOWED
THE OVERSHADOWED
Monday 21st June 2021
Dr. Lisa LaCon discusses the opioid epidemic in Black communities, focusing on synthetic opioids like fentanyl, treatment options, and healthcare biases.
19 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Engaging
Eye-opening
Thought-provoking
About this podcast
Author:
Lisa LaCon
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Relationships & Community
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
133 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!The Hidden Struggle: Opioid Crisis in Black America
The misuse of opioids is a serious crisis that affects public health as well as the economic and social welfare of individuals, their families and society.
Imagine the silent battles fought daily in Black communities against the opioid crisis. In this episode of 'Urban Wellness: Navigating Mental Health', Dr. Lisa LaCon takes a hard look at the opioid epidemic, particularly synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Drawing from her article for The Newsletter for the Association of Black Sociologists, Dr. LaCon breaks down the economic toll of opioid misuse and the stark differences between a pandemic and an epidemic.
She doesn't stop there; she also dives into evidence-based treatments and the surprising role physical activity can play in recovery. Ever wondered why implicit biases in healthcare impact Black communities so severely? Dr. LaCon sheds light on this issue, along with the scarcity of Black physicians and how it exacerbates the crisis. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the life-saving benefits of Narcan or naloxone in areas hit hardest by opioid use.
This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to action for anyone affected by or interested in understanding the opioid crisis in Black America.