Humans are driven to seek pleasure and avoid pain. It is a tendency deeply embedded in our biological makeup. However, there are times when this pursuit can lead to excess. Due to societal stigma, many individuals delay seeking help until their quest for pleasure turns into a source of pain and their lives begin to unravel. 

To explore the driving force behind constant cravings and the contemporary solutions that can turn lives around, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with primary care physician and professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Dr. Joshua Lee.

In addition to his research and clinical trials, Dr. Lee contributes to the direct-to-consumer web app, Oar Health. Oar Health provides first-line treatment using the medication Naltrexone, which inhibits the rewarding effects of alcohol. Dr. Lee outlines the immediate treatment options available and discusses the long-term efficacy of the drug in aiding recovery.

Dr. Joshua Lee — Addiction Management:

• Joshua assists the treatment community in comparing drug options by conducting large randomized trials. {3:46}
• Patient-centered care focuses on harm reduction and is not a one-size-fits-all approach. {7:17}
• Oar Health is a direct-to-consumer, contemporary solution for alcohol use disorder treatment. {13:24}
• Long-term treatment and addiction management includes stress management and self-regulation. {17:40} 
• Addiction is a human issue that needs to be destigmatized. {23:44}

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About Lisa’s guest:

Dr. Joshua Lee specializes in medication-assisted treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders. He conducts clinical trials and treats patients struggling with addiction as a primary care physician. As a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, he leads the Addiction Medicine Fellowship and conducts research focused on justice and community outcomes. He is ready to explore the intersection of addiction treatment with innovative solutions, and personal and professional growth.

“We love pleasure, but when pleasure goes awry, we get too much of it, and our lives start to fall apart." - Lisa Cypers Kamen 

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