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Dr. Joshua Lee | A Medical Practitioner Fighting The Addiction Crisis
Dr. Joshua Lee | A Medical Practitioner Fighting The Addiction Crisis
Dr. Joshua Lee | A Medical Practitioner Fighting The Addiction Crisis
Sunday 19th May 2024
Join Jason LaChance and Dr. Joshua Lee on Knockin' Doorz Down for a heartfelt discussion on addiction medicine and medication-assisted treatment.
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Sobriety Success Stories
Body & Mind
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Joshua Lee's journey from corrections to innovative addiction solutions
- Insights into medication-assisted treatment in alcohol and opioid use disorders
- Challenges and triumphs of addiction treatment discussed
- Exploring the impact of medication therapy on personal and professional growth
- The importance of seeking treatment and making lifestyle changes for addiction recovery
I have always used alcohol since high school. That doesn't always work out. Nowrexone is kind of generic and pretty cheap. On average, I wanted to not have as much to drink per day or per week or per month and it does help with that...
Ever wondered what it's like to be on the front lines of addiction treatment? In this eye-opening episode of Knockin' Doorz Down, host Jason LaChance sits down with Dr. Joshua Lee, a dedicated medical practitioner specializing in medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Dr. Lee, who also serves as a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, shares his unique journey into addiction medicine, a path he hadn't originally planned to take.
From his clinical trials to his hands-on patient care, Dr. Lee offers a candid look at the hurdles and breakthroughs in the field of addiction treatment. The conversation touches on the need for an overhaul in medication-assisted therapy, the seductive nature of opiates, and even Dr. Lee's own struggles with cell phone overuse.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply curious about the medical approaches to this pressing issue, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and a fresh perspective. Tune in for an engaging discussion that combines professional expertise with heartfelt personal stories.