The Phenomenon in Crisis

Chai Podcast

In today’s episode I talk with Avi Benjamin, co-founder of Yuhan’s Way, a non-profit organization geared toward rehabilitating victims of addiction in the Bukharian community. Avi’s uncle Yuhan, is a beloved member of our community and has long functioned as an advocate and counselor for opioid-dependent Bukharian youth. Avi talks us through the organization’s goals, the difficulties that they’ve faced in bringing the topic of drug addiction to the forefront of the conversation, and the importance of prevention in the fight against addiction, specifically with the younger generation. Being the same age, Avi and I were able to talk about the difference between our experiences growing up and those of teenagers today. I hope that this episode is able to inform listeners about the very real and growing opioid epidemic that is tragically affecting so many of our fellow community members and the true necessity of having an organization like Yuhan’s Way. I’m truly passionate about the betterment of the Bukharian community and it was an honor to have the opportunity to use the Chai Podcast platform to emphasize the importance of de-stigmatizing the discussion of drug dependency and mental health in our community.

If you or a loved one is struggling with drug addiction, if you would like to learn more about Yuhan’s Way, or make a donation to their cause, please visit yuhansway.org or call [phone]. You can also reach them by email at [e-mail].

I urge all listeners to please know that by taking the time to ask someone how they’re doing or reaching out to someone you know is struggling with substance abuse and drug addiction, you will be saving a life. If you see something say something. Silence and complacency only furthers the problem of drug dependency, and a simple text or phone call can make all the difference. The fight against substance abuse is only successful when we all come together.