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How Lateef Glivens Found Hope, Healing, and Overcame the Generational Curse of Addiction
How Lateef Glivens Found Hope, Healing, and Overcame the Generational Curse of Addiction
How Lateef Glivens Found Hope, Healing, and Overcame the Generational Curse of Addiction
Tuesday 16th May 2023
Hear Lateef Glivens' inspiring story of overcoming crime and addiction to become a beacon of hope for families in recovery at PDAP.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Lateef Glivens shares his journey from crime and addiction to becoming a recovery professional at PDAP.
- He highlights the challenges faced by teens in recovery and emphasizes the need for humility and individualized treatment.
- Lateef's insights into addiction and mental health provide hope and inspiration for both adolescents and their parents.
- His work at PDAP demonstrates the impact of creating safe and non-judgmental spaces for adolescents seeking support.
- Through his own transformation, Lateef offers a message of resilience and healing for families dealing with addiction.
So professionals, please be humble and allow people to teach you how to treat them and not go by, okay, this is addiction, this is what happened, A, B, C, D, let's just put this name on there. That ain't how it go.
Lateef Glivens has faced more than his fair share of life's harshest trials. Growing up surrounded by gang violence, he served nineteen years for a crime he didn’t commit. Post-incarceration, he struggled with addiction, but Lateef's story is far from one of defeat. In this episode of 'A Way Through', he shares how he broke free from the generational curse of addiction and now helps others do the same as the Lead Recovery Coach at Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP).
PDAP is a youth-focused initiative dedicated to guiding adolescents and young adults towards a sober, healthy lifestyle. It provides not just recovery tools but also a supportive peer group where members can form lasting friendships in a safe environment. Lateef believes that self-acceptance is crucial in any recovery journey. By being honest with ourselves and taking responsibility for our actions, we open the door to genuine change.
He stresses that while we can't alter our past, we hold the power to shape our future. His transformation from a life marred by crime and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for families dealing with similar struggles is truly inspiring. Lateef's work at PDAP highlights the importance of individualized treatment and creating non-judgmental spaces where teens can openly share their struggles.
This episode offers invaluable insights into the challenges of adolescent addiction and mental health, providing hope and practical advice for both parents and teens. Dive into Lateef's powerful story and discover the potential for healing and resilience, no matter how tough the journey might seem.