Karl Shallowhorn, the president and founder of Shallowhorn Consulting, is a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. He has worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 19 years. In this episode, Karl shares how alcohol and drug abuse led to his mental health disorder, his hospitalizations, and long-term recovery. He also discusses the trauma and mental health challenges that black men are facing with today’s issues like racism and how to manage them.