Brice Hancock
Brice Hancock
Why people from the black community don't ask for help with their addiction
Why people from the black community don't ask for help with their addiction
Why people from the black community don't ask for help with their addiction
Friday 16th July 2021
Join Brice Hancock as he discusses why many black individuals struggle to seek help for addiction, highlighting cultural and systemic barriers.
38 minutes
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Brice Hancock
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Silence: Challenges Black Individuals Face in Addiction Recovery
We don't have to go back to that chaos and calamity that we love so much and that it's okay to be clean and sober.
Why is it that many black individuals struggle to seek help for addiction? In this thought-provoking episode of Mile High Recovery Chat, host Brice Hancock engages in a heartfelt conversation with Keith Hayes and Matthew Jarvis to uncover the layers of this pressing issue. They delve into the cultural context, systemic racism, and personal barriers that often prevent black men and women from accessing the addiction treatment they desperately need.
From the weight of guilt and shame to the lack of representation in recovery spaces, this episode sheds light on the multifaceted challenges faced by the black community. Jarvis poignantly states, 'We don't have to go back to that chaos and calamity that we love so much and that it's okay to be clean and sober'. This discussion emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive recovery environments and breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction in the black community.
If you're curious about the unique hurdles in addiction recovery or seeking to understand how to support a more inclusive approach, this episode is a must-listen.