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According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Black adolescents report lower rates of substance use than their white peers—yet they exhibit higher rates of addiction progression and overdose deaths once they start. Why? Because intervention rarely happens at the first sign of trouble. For a white teenager caught with pills, the response is often a therapist and a treatment center. For a Black boy, the response is a juvenile record and the school-to-prison pipeline. black boy addictionz
Addiction is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and communities across the globe. However, when it comes to Black boys and men, the conversation around addiction often goes unaddressed or is shrouded in stigma. The result is a community grappling with the devastating consequences of substance abuse, often without the necessary support or resources to overcome these challenges. If you or someone you know is struggling
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If the 1980s introduced crack cocaine to the inner city, the 2020s introduced the smartphone.