Intervention and Addiction Videos

What if the greatest breakthroughs in addiction recovery had already happened — and we erased them?

This talk, delivered at Psychedelic Science 2025, explores the systematic erasure of psychedelic research in addiction treatment. From 19th-century cures to modern harm reduction, this is the untold story of how powerful breakthroughs were buried under political fear, institutional rigidity, and behavioral orthodoxy. For over 140 years, addiction recovery has been revolutionized — only to be systematically forgotten. From the Keeley Gold Cure and the Belladonna Cure that helped shape early American rehab efforts, to Bill Wilson’s secret experiences with LSD-assisted therapy, history shows a pattern of innovation — and erasure.In the 1950s, Canadian researchers Dr. Abram Hoffer and Dr. Humphry Osmond pioneered the use of LSD to treat alcoholism, while the Hollywood Hospital under Al Hubbard and Dr. Ross MacLean explored psychedelic therapy for emotional and spiritual healing. Yet despite early successes, political fear and institutional dogma buried these advances beneath rigid behavioral treatment models like the Minnesota Model.

This presentation traces the hidden lineage of recovery innovation — plant medicines, emotional healing, and psychedelic-assisted therapy — and challenges participants to reexamine how we define sobriety, recovery, and emotional healing today. Reclaiming these forgotten breakthroughs is not just history — it is the future of recovery.

Discover:

-The history of the Keeley Gold Cure and Belladonna Cure in early American rehabs
-How Alcoholics Anonymous grew while rejecting Bill Wilson’s psychedelic-assisted therapy
-The lost promise of Dr. Abram Hoffer, Dr. Humphry Osmond, and the Hollywood Hospital
-The dominance of the Minnesota Model — and what it left behind
-The truth about iboga, ibogaine, and non-ordinary states in addiction interruption
-Why plant medicine, emotional healing, and psychedelic therapy still matter today

🧠 Addiction has emotional, spiritual, and neurological roots — yet modern treatment still prioritizes behavior over meaning. This talk is a call to reclaim forgotten pathways and imagine a future where recovery means more than abstinence.

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What if rock bottom isn't a moment, but a mindset?

In this video, interventionist David Lee explains why “reaching the bottom” is often misunderstood — and why waiting for it can be the most dangerous mistake a family makes.

Drawing from years of experience in addiction intervention and family coaching, David challenges the myth that someone has to lose everything before accepting help. He introduces a powerful reframe: bottom isn't about consequences — it's about the willingness to change.

Families often wait too long, stuck in cycles of hope, guilt, and fear — hoping their loved one will “hit bottom” on their own. But what if the bottom could be raised? What if change could begin now?

💬 Whether you're a parent, spouse, or sibling watching someone spiral — this message is for you.

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About David Lee
David Lee is the founder of Intervention Services & Coaching, a trauma-informed interventionist, author, and family coach. His team provides structured intervention planning, recovery case management, and educational resources to help families navigate addiction and mental health crises with compassion and clarity.

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What if addiction wasn’t just a series of bad choices—but the moment you picked up the drug or drink, the outcome was already out of your hands?

In this video, David Lee explains The Rogue Elephant metaphor—a powerful way to understand how substances can seize control the moment they enter the system. In India, the rogue elephant is the most dangerous animal—not because of malice, but because of sheer unpredictable power.

Likewise, with drugs and alcohol, once someone starts using, the idea that they can always choose to stop is a myth. Some people become dependent quickly. Some slowly. But the reality is this: you don't get to decide if you're the exception.

This video challenges the illusion of control and reframes addiction as a moment when willpower no longer leads the story. It's not about morality—it's about reality.

🎯 Perfect for:

Families trying to understand why their loved one "can't just stop"
Individuals struggling with repeated relapse
Professionals explaining addiction without shame or blame

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David Lee is a nationally recognized interventionist and founder of Intervention Services & Coaching. With over 25 years of experience supporting families in crisis, David has helped thousands navigate the complex journey of addiction, mental health, and long-term recovery.

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Families invest time, energy, and money into a loved one's recovery, but often face limited resources and support. Where can families find help and answers? Treatment can unintentionally create a wall, leaving families feeling unsupported. #familyresources #addiction #recovery #support

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Are you carrying the weight of a loved one’s addiction?

In this video, David Lee, founder of Intervention Services & Coaching, explains what Family Recovery Coaching really is — and why it focuses on the family system rather than only the person struggling with addiction.

Too often, families put endless time, energy, and money into saving their loved one, only to be left isolated and confused once treatment begins. Family Recovery Coaching fills that gap, offering up to a year of support, education, and collaboration so families can:

✅ Respond to crisis moments without panic
✅ Set healthy boundaries without losing hope
✅ Navigate treatment stages and aftercare planning
✅ Stay united instead of siloed and alone
✅ Build lasting change, not just short-term fixes

Whether your loved one is in treatment, refusing help, or cycling through relapse, this video offers clarity, hope, and a roadmap for families who feel powerless.

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Addiction isn't just about drugs—it's often about avoiding uncomfortable feelings. Discover the truth behind chronic relapse and the devastating impact on families. Breaking free requires more than just rehab. It requires facing the underlying issues. #addictionrecovery #relapseprevention #familyhealing #soberlife

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Join us as we explore the vital differences between virtual and in-person recovery meetings. Discover why early engagement, genuine connection, and active participation are key to lasting sobriety. Learn the importance of community, and find out why in-person meetings might be your best bet in the first few months of recovery! Dive deep into accountability, support, and building a strong foundation for a healthier life. #RecoveryCommunity #AddictionRecovery #InPersonMeetings #VirtualMeetings #SobrietySupport #EarlyRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #AAmeetings #NAmeetings #RecoveryJourney

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Online therapy. Zoom meetings. Virtual sponsors. Text-based support groups.
Can these really replace in-person connection when it comes to addiction recovery?

I’m David Lee, interventionist and founder of Intervention Services—and in this video, we’re digging into one of the biggest questions in modern recovery:

👉 Does virtual recovery work?
👉 How does it compare to in-person support groups, therapy, and community?
👉 When is online support enough—and when is it just a digital echo chamber?

We’ll explore:

The pros and cons of virtual therapy and Zoom support
What’s lost when recovery becomes screen-based
How to know if you’re hiding behind virtual safety
Why in-person connection can accelerate emotional healing

💬 Share in the comments: What’s your experience been with online vs. in-person recovery?

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You’ve probably heard it—or maybe you’ve said it: “I don’t like AA.”

I’m David Lee, interventionist and founder of Intervention Services, and in this video, I’m digging into why AA continues to be the most recommended recovery group, even among professionals who don’t follow the 12 steps themselves.

👉 It’s not because of the slogans.
👉 It’s not because of the philosophy.
👉 It’s because it’s there—in nearly every city, at every hour, with people who actually show up.

We’ll explore:

Why people say they hate AA—and what they really mean
What makes AA functionally effective, regardless of belief
The hidden resistance behind avoiding any support group
How smaller or newer alternatives often lack consistency or mentorship

This isn’t an AA sales pitch. It’s an honest look at why support structure matters more than support style—and why community rhythms beat isolation every time.

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