To Tackle Addiction, Medi-Cal Now Covers Native Healing Practices

Leslie McClurg, a KQED health correspondent, sheds light on Medi-Cal's new inclusion of Native healing practices in addiction treatment. The conversation highlights how music therapy, rituals, and ceremonial dances fill crucial gaps in care for Native communities. McClurg shares inspiring stories, like the transformative journey of a Navajo individual reconnecting with their heritage through tradition. The focus on culturally-specific approaches emphasizes the importance of blending modern medicine with Indigenous wisdom for effective recovery.