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Bridging the Gaps: Reimagining Opioid RecoveryThe Cultural Divide: How Racism Shapes Recovery Journeys in Communities of ColorWhen cultural barriers meet systemic racism in addiction treatment, the results can be devastating for communities already facing disproportionate substance use impacts. This powerful conversation with Yusuf Shafi, CEO of Alliance Wellness, and Dr. Cedric Weatherspoon of Empower Therapeutic Support Services reveals the complex realities faced by Black and East African communities seeking help for substance use disorders in Minnesota.Both leaders bring deeply personal connections to their work. Yusuf shares how witnessing a neighbor's struggle with alcohol as a 12-year-old Somali immigrant sparked his passion for addiction treatment, while Dr. Weatherspoon describes growing up during the...2025-04-1553 minBridging the Gaps: Reimagining Opioid RecoveryNEW Episode Alert !The Cultural Divide: How Racism Shapes Recovery Journeys in Communities of ColorSupport the show2025-04-1400 min