The Bay A Generation of Black Men Is Being Lost to Overdoses in San Francisco
Apr 4, 2025
Richard Beal, director of recovery services at the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, shares his powerful personal journey of addiction and recovery in San Francisco. David Sjostedt, a staff writer for the San Francisco Standard, highlights the alarming statistics of overdose deaths among Black men, who face a staggering disparity in mortality rates. Together, they discuss the complex factors fueling this crisis, including generational trauma, community responses, and the importance of rebuilding trust between public health initiatives and Black communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Addiction and Recovery in San Francisco's Black Community
01:45 • 10min
Transformative Journeys in Recovery and Community Support
12:07 • 3min
Overdose Crisis Among Black Men in SF
15:13 • 6min
Addressing Distrust in Public Health Strategies Among Black Communities
20:43 • 3min