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Detroit Recovery Project CEO advocates for Black men’s health, drug-free living
Detroit native Andre L. Johnson is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Recovery Project,…
Fonzworth Bentley urges Black men to address emotional, physical, mental health
Atlanta native Derek Watkins, aka Fonzworth Bentley, is a musician, fashion icon, author, influencer and host. After…
Demetrius Nash: Mental health treatment needed to break the cycle of addiction
Throughout his early 20s, Demetrius Nash was known as a notorious drug dealer in the…
Rev. Charles Adams: Addressing issues is key to peace of mind and well-being
The Rev. Charles Christian Adams served as the presiding pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church…
Detroit Recovery Project to tackle opioid epidemic at upcoming conference
In honor of National Recovery Month, Detroit Recovery Project Inc. is hosting the Black Men’s Healing Conference:…
Robert Shakhan: Fight opioid addiction or brace for the worst
Father and community advocate Robert Shakhan is a recovery coach for the Detroit Recovery Project Inc.…
Samuel Simmons: Racial trauma tied to Black men’s health
Sam Simmons has more than 28 years of experience as an alcohol and drug counselor…
Kevin Johnson: Demand for opioids victimizes some, benefits others
Kevin Johnson holds a Ph.D. in medical sociology, a master’s degree in family sociology and…
Lawrence Kenyatta: Black community ‘in crisis mode’ with drugs, violence, more
Lawrence Kenyatta has dedicated his life to working in the field of substance abuse prevention,…