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Hip-Hop, Addiction, and Healing with Terrence D. Walton of NAADAC
In this episode of Queue Points, we explore the complex relationship between hip-hop culture and substance use disorders in Black communities with addiction treatment expert Terrence D. Walton, Executive Director of NAADAC (the Association for Addiction Professionals). Terrence breaks down how addiction treatment has evolved beyond outdated shame-based approaches toward evidence-based, culturally responsive methods. He examines how hip-hop both reflects the realities of substance misuse and sometimes glorifies drug culture, while offering insights on how the culture can be leveraged for healing. The conversation tackles critical health disparities in treatment access, the impact of policy decisions on recovery resources, and practical solutions for community-based support. Terrence shares both personal perspectives and professional wisdom on building "recovery capital" - the relationships, knowledge, and resources needed for sustainable recovery. Whether you're interested in cultural influences on health, addiction treatment evolution, or pathways to healing in underserved communities, this episode delivers essential perspectives on addressing one of our most pressing public health challenges through a culturally informed lens. Topics: #AddictionTreatment #HipHopCulture #RecoveryCapital #HealthEquity #NAADAC Chapters 00:00 Intro Theme 00:16 Introduction and Opening Question 00:34 Discussing Hip Hop's Drug Problem 01:30 Introducing Terrence Walton and NAADAC 04:19 Evolution of Addiction Treatment 07:46 Cultural Competency in Addiction Treatment 10:32 Hip Hop's Influence on Drug Use 22:46 Empathy and Addiction 25:35 Impact of Current Administration on Addiction Services 30:48 NAADAC's Commitment to Diversity and Workforce Recruitment 31:35 The Impact of Substance Availability and Addiction 33:21 Addressing Disparities in Addiction Treatment 35:24 Stigma and Compassion in Addiction 38:09 Funding Challenges and Policy Concerns 41:24 Personal Reflections and Finding Joy 47:42 Community Support and Education 51:18 Supporting NAADAC and Final Thoughts 54:05 Outro Theme Support Queue Points By Becoming An Insider: https://link.queuepoints.com/membership
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