Samuel Acuff
Samuel Acuff
Dr. Ayana Jordan - Racism and Substance Use in America
Dr. Ayana Jordan - Racism and Substance Use in America
Dr. Ayana Jordan - Racism and Substance Use in America
Monday 9th November 2020
Join Dr. Ayana Jordan on 'The Addiction Psychologist' as she discusses racial disparities in addiction treatment and her innovative approach to equitable care.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Ayana Jordan on Racism and Substance Use: Tackling Inequality in Addiction Care
An anti-racist movement requires personal action from practitioners.
Imagine navigating a healthcare system that was never designed with you in mind. That's the reality for many Black individuals struggling with substance use in America. In this episode of 'The Addiction Psychologist', Dr. Noah Emery and Samuel Acuff sit down with Dr. Ayana Jordan, an Assistant Professor at Yale University and an Addiction Psychiatrist, to unpack the deep-seated racial disparities in addiction treatment. Dr.
Jordan sheds light on how social determinants of health and historical racist policies, like Nixon's War on Drugs, have disproportionately impacted Black communities. She doesn't just highlight the problems; she brings forward her pioneering work aimed at bridging these gaps. From creating culturally sensitive treatment frameworks to advocating for anti-racist practices in addiction care, Dr. Jordan's insights are both eye-opening and hopeful.
If you're curious about how racism intersects with addiction and what can be done to foster more equitable care, this episode is a must-listen.