Hazeldon's Dr. Joseph Lee; Overcoming Addiction in Young Adults With Humility, Empathy and Grace

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Dr. Joseph Lee is the Medical Director for Hazelden Betty Ford's Youth Continuum and, as I learned in this powerful, hopeful episode, one of the most genuine and caring people in the field of addiction recovery. Dr. Lee generously shared his thoughts and perspectives from his vast history and experience ranging from the streets of Baltimore to now working with one of the country's most iconic and well-respected treatment programs, Hazeldon Betty Ford. Our conversation steered clear of the clinic aspects of addiction treatment and focused more on the humanity Dr. Lee sees as being critical for both youth and parents who are going through the recovery process. We talked about so many issues including:What Dr. Lee sees from his vantage point at this historic point in history amid COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and a shifting economic backdropThe role of virtual care and how COVID has benefitted this positive treatment modalityWhy Dr. Lee believes virtual treatment may in some cases be preferred over in-person modelsThe Pareto distribution theroy - what it is and how understanding it helps young people recover from addictionThe surprisingly good news about high school kids and substance misuseDr. Lee's thoughts on happiness, peace of mind and contentment even in the midst of having a difficult childThe emotional pendulum parents go through with a child in addiction, and how to stay as close to the middle as possibleWhy he believes a combination of humility, empathy, and grace are the winning formula for helping youth overcome addictionEPISODE RESOURCES:Recovering My Kid: Parenting Young Adults in Treatment and BeyondC.R.A.F.T. parenting resourcesNIDA’s Monitoring the Future ReportHigh School & Youth Trends DrugFacts (NIDA)Pareto Distribution articles & information:NIH reportWashington Post infographic & articlePaying the Tab: The Cost and Benefits of Alcohol Control (Cook) - alcohol consumption statisticsThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.