Have A Seat with Manny Rodriguez and Guests

Success vs Failure in Gay LGBTQ+ Drug Rehab/Scratching The Surface/Have A Seat Podcast

Success vs. Failure in LGBTQ Drug Rehab? There is a lack of outcome data in the addiction medicine field, combined with the lack of data on the LGBTQ+ community in general, it is unsurprisingly that there is no existing data set or metric yet available to compare our data too. Manny Rodriguez, Founder of La Fuente has been committed to providing more targeting services to LGBTQ individuals seeking treatment for addiction since 2011. Between 2020 and 2024, La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center, an LGBTQ specialized addiction treatment program in Los Angeles California gathered outcome data on all clients who were admitted to their facility. The data focused primarily on demographic information and success/completion rates of treatment. While this information only scratches the surface. It is exciting to be able to present what La Fuente believes is the first of its kind. Rory Hunter, LMFT and La Fuente Clinical Director and Manny Rodriguez have an in-depth conversation about the findings and how the available inform will be able to educate and be utilized to improve clinical care.

Welcome to ” Have A Seat” with Manny Rodriguez Intro Episode

La Fuente is proud to present: “Have A Seat” with Manny Rodriguez and Guests.“Have A Seat” is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform for deep exploration and intimate conversations. Together, we’ll delve into the unique ways the LGBTQ community is affected by addiction, mental health challenges, and the evolving political landscape.We’ll welcome leaders and experts from within and beyond the LGBTQ addiction and mental health space. These guests will share their wealth of experience, knowledge, and personal stories, offering insights that can help us create healthier, more inclusive communities.Equally important are the stories of recovery—stories that remind us of our shared humanity and the resilience of the human spirit. By celebrating these journeys, we aim to inspire listeners to reconnect with their own sense of purpose and possibility.Episode 1 will be available on Tuesday, March 18 will feature guest Rory Hunter, LMFT, and La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center’s Clinical Director.After March 18, new “Have A Seat” episodes will be posted every other Tuesday.Welcome to “Have A Seat.” Let’s get started!