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

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

The Bay

January 10, 202518m 54s

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Show Notes

Starting this month, Medi-Cal has expanded coverage to include traditional healing practices like music therapy, rituals and ceremonial dances to support those suffering from addiction. For years, Native people have argued that this more holistic, culturally-specific approach can help fill an important gap in the state’s approach to drug and alcohol treatment. 

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This episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei and produced by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and Jessica Kariisa

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