Racial Disparities: The Color Spectrum of Recovery

Guests Dnechelle Pascol & Christopher Raeford   It’s an unfortunate truth that BIPOC communities are at a disadvantage when it comes to substance use disorder and the recovery from it. People of color are disproportionately affected by drug policies and drug laws. Not only have strict drug laws from the War on Drugs targeted Black offenders, but it aided in creating harmful stereotypes surrounding Black populations. Those most impacted by prison sentences and racial stereotypes were Black people who engaged in drug use and distribution. As a result of harmful stereotyping, more Black people have been incarcerated for drug possession and distribution compared to their White counterparts. Dnechelle and Christopher joined us to elaborate on this discussion and share what they have experienced and witnessed in their communities.    YPR Baltimore, MD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yprbaltimoremd  YPR Defiance, OH: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880032219365596