Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Roland Williams, Scott Drochelman)
Ask the Expert: Roland Williams-Recovery for Everyone
Ask the Expert: Roland Williams-Recovery for Everyone
Ask the Expert: Roland Williams-Recovery for Everyone
Tuesday 21st June 2022
Hear Roland Williams discuss his journey from addiction to recovery expert, covering treatment challenges and cultural competence on 'The Courage to Change'.
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68 minutes
Informative
Educational
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Hopeful
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Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Roland Williams: Navigating Recovery with Expertise and Empathy
Every addict and alcoholic has issues where they feel different. So people of color, black people particularly, have a history in this country where they have reasons to suspect that things aren't fair to them.
Roland Williams has worn many hats—interventionist, author, trainer, counselor, and consultant. But in this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', he’s here to share his own powerful story of addiction and recovery. Roland’s journey began in a community steeped in drug culture, but a moment of clarity for the sake of his son set him on a path to sobriety that he’s maintained ever since.
This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment today. Roland dives into the opioid epidemic, medication-assisted treatments like suboxone and methadone, and the criminal aspects tied to drug use. He stresses that while medication can help, it shouldn’t be the sole solution. The discussion takes a heartfelt turn as Roland addresses the unique challenges faced by communities of color in addiction and recovery.
He speaks candidly about the historical mistrust that black communities may have towards treatment systems and highlights the importance of cultural competence in building trust with clients. Roland’s wisdom doesn’t stop there. He talks about the crucial role of a higher power in recovery, especially for those who struggle with traditional religious concepts. His advice for providers and helpers?
Listen more, talk less, and walk alongside clients on their journey to self-discovery. Whether you’re navigating your own recovery or working in the addiction treatment field, Roland’s insights offer invaluable guidance and inspiration. Tune in to hear his favorite recovery-related books and more.