Happy 2024! I'm so glad to be back recording and releasing my podcast episodes that are always insightful and this episode was nothing short of that! I had the pleasure of having Mr. Ben Tate who is a Rehabilitation Counselor who support those who are overcoming Substance & Alcohol Abuse and Anxiety. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, "Black Americans have similar rates of substance use disorder (17%) as non-Hispanic Whites, but higher rates of illicit drug use (24.3 vs 22.5 respectively) and unmet treatment needs (16.4% vs 15.7%, respectively)" Ben and I talked about the triggers of Substance & Alcohol Abuse which was surprising to me all related to one's emotional wellbeing or lack thereof. This conversation was necessary and I'm hopeful it's an ice breaker and light to those who need to hear this conversation!
Need to contact Mr. Ben Tate, here's his website, Working it out - Counseling (clientsecure.me) or you can email him at, btate1350@gmail.com
Al-Anon Family Groups resource below, Help & Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics,
Find an Al-Anon or Alateen Face-to-Face, Phone, or Online Meeting
Need additional Support, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has resources found here on this link, Find Support | SAMHSA
Disclaimer: Safe Space with Shay is not intended to be a therapy replacement or substitute, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to your physician or your mental health provider.
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