136. Tangazo!: B.A.S.I.C

This episode of the Tangazo Podcast from KDHX, pays tribute to Oval Miller Sr, founder and long time CEO of Basic, "Black Alcohol/drug information services agency," which has served as one of StLouis's premier treatment providers, for 40 plus years. ------ Michael Batchman, has been with Basic, for over 36 years as a Clinical Supervisor, he joined me in studio, for this discussion on substance abuse  programs, available for the African American community and how Basic has incorporated black culture,into its treatment strategies. ----- We're also joined by Dr. Mary Norwood PhD, founder of "Senior Solutions Third Generation," her  focus is on senior citizens who suffer from substance abuse issues. ----- We recalled the mass drug overdose tragedy in the winter of 2022, the worst in StLouis's history, that resulted in 8 deaths all African Americans, living in city managed senior citizens apartments, on Forest Park Blvd in the central west end. ------  Ours is a very serious necessary conversation with information, that you might find useful when dealing with a family member are friend , dealing with alcohol are drug abuse issues. ------