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All Ears on Addiction: An NAATP Podcast

The addiction treatment industry is facing complex issues, including insurance utilization, parity enforcement, ethics violations, outcomes research gaps, social stigma, and barriers to access along racial and socio-economic lines. At NAATP, we believe that addiction, or substance use disorder, is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual disease that develops and deepens in isolation. Progress in our field, as with recovery itself, can only be achieved through community. That is why we have created All Ears on Addiction, a monthly podcast series, to promote communication, collaboration, and resource sharing between industry stakeholders. Together, we can advance treatment and save lives. In season one of All Ears on Addiction, NAATP brings you Colors of Recovery. Join co-hosts, Zina Rodriguez and Tania Bhattacharyya, as they explore topics related to mental health, addiction treatment, and recovery as it intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color.

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Colors of Recovery - Rev. Dr. Charles Dorsey

May 20, 2021 • National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers • Season 1 • Episode 4

For episode four, Tania interviews Rev. Dr. Charles Dorsey, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Founder of the Dorsey Group LLC. Hear Dr. Dorsey discuss his experience as a "secret shopper" at a prominent addiction treatment center, which hired him as a consultant to evaluate and offer feedback on the program from a culturally responsive lens.

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Reverend Dr. Charles Lamont Dorsey is a locally and nationally known dynamic leader. He is an itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Dr. Dorsey is an accomplished author, vocalist, and speaker including more 300 speaking engagements. Rev. Dr. Dorsey has served as a leading voice on a weekly radio show at KJLH 102.3 FM the Number 1 black owned and operated radio station in Los Angeles, CA.

Dr. Dorsey recently launch the Fathers and Sons Speak Foundation, inspired by his highly impactful book entitled “Fathers and Sons Speak.” This generational book highlights Dr. Dorsey’s journey of reconnecting with his father after 28 years while encouraging healthy relationships between men and their families. With a goal of reaching 100,000 men this work continues to take Rev. Dr. Dorsey throughout the country on various speaking engagements and presentation request. He recently launched his firm, The Dorsey Group, LLC., focused on individual and organizational performance improvement.

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