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    A Mother's Journey: Healing Trauma, Addiction and Resilience with Lakeydra Houston

    Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    Michael W. Brown is the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices. He has a distinguished career spanning more than 32 years as a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Most recently he was the DEA Headquarters staff coordinator for the Office of Foreign Operations for the Middle East-Europe-Afghanistan-India. Prior to that he served as the country attaché in India and Myanmar providing foreign advisory support for counter narcotic enforcement. He also spent 10 years in Pakistan as a special advisor to the US Embassy on various law enforcement issues. Michael is a graduate of the United States Ranger Training Battalion and has a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Technology and Management from the University of Eastern Michigan.
        

     

    In this powerful episode of The Opioid Matrix, join host Michael Brown as he engages in a profound conversation with Lakeydra Houston, a veteran, advocate, coach, and mother.  As an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, Lakeydra opens up about her experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the challenging journey of mothering a son who battles addiction.

    With unwavering honesty, Lakeydra delves into the impact of her military service on her family, from the demands of active duty to the enduring effects of PTSD.  She fearlessly shares her personal struggles, including guilt, shame, and the heart-wrenching journey through her son's addiction.

    As a true warrior and advocate, Lakeydra sheds light on the unique challenges faced by military families and emphasizes the vital importance of seeking help and support.  She passionately advocates for open conversations surrounding mental health issues within the military, impressing the importance of veterans being able to seek help without damaging their reputation.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • Talking to your children about the dangers of recreational drug use
    • The dangers of normalizing drug abuse among young people
    • The high financial costs of addiction treatment
    • The significance of addressing emotional trauma to escape its grip


     

     

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