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Lester was born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico. He relocated to Miami for college and fell in love with the “Magic City”. After struggling with his own substance abuse, he decided to devote his career to helping others overcome their addictions. Lester earned his MCAP certification and went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Barry University. He’s spent the last 20 years working in substance abuse and has become an authority in the community. He’s currently a featured guest monthly on the Television Network WLRN, “Ante Usted”, discussing and educating important matters related to substance abuse.
Lester was born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico. He relocated to Miami for college and fell in love with the “Magic City”. After struggling with his own substance abuse, he decided to devote his career to helping others overcome their addictions. Lester earned his MCAP certification and went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Barry University. He’s spent the last 20 years working in substance abuse and has become an authority in the community. He’s currently a featured guest monthly on the Television Network WLRN, “Ante Usted”, discussing and educating important matters related to substance abuse.
Kathleen is the Director of Administration where she ensures the daily operations of South Miami Recovery run smoothly. Kathleen has 20 years of experience in Administration, Sales and Marketing with the last 8 years devoted to the Health Care Industry. She’s gravitated to start-up ventures and has led several businesses to profitability. Substance Abuse has hit close to home for Kathleen and has taken a personal interest in the field. “I’ve seen too many people lose their life to the disease of addiction, I want to be a part of the solution and let those who are suffering know that they’re not alone and we’re here to help.”
Kathleen is the Director of Administration where she ensures the daily operations of South Miami Recovery run smoothly. Kathleen has 20 years of experience in Administration, Sales and Marketing with the last 8 years devoted to the Health Care Industry. She’s gravitated to start-up ventures and has led several businesses to profitability. Substance Abuse has hit close to home for Kathleen and has taken a personal interest in the field. “I’ve seen too many people lose their life to the disease of addiction, I want to be a part of the solution and let those who are suffering know that they’re not alone and we’re here to help.”
Dr. Larocca is a specialist in the fields of addiction and family medicine. He has cared for patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction for more than a decade and has maintained a private family practice for more than 25 years, where he also has identified and cared for patients suffering from substance use disorders. Dr. Larocca is board certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is a member of the Florida Society of Addiction Medicine (FSAM).
Much of Dr. Larocca’s focus in his practice has been his work with the Hispanic population. Dr. Larocca, along with a team of therapists and support staff, is able to provide individualized treatment by understanding the many cultural differences that exist among very diverse clients and their families.
A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Larocca graduated from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina in 1979, and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1980. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and worked as a resident in the Family Medicine Department.
Dr. Larocca is a specialist in the fields of addiction and family medicine. He has cared for patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction for more than a decade and has maintained a private family practice for more than 25 years, where he also has identified and cared for patients suffering from substance use disorders. Dr. Larocca is board certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and is a member of the Florida Society of Addiction Medicine (FSAM).
Much of Dr. Larocca’s focus in his practice has been his work with the Hispanic population. Dr. Larocca, along with a team of therapists and support staff, is able to provide individualized treatment by understanding the many cultural differences that exist among very diverse clients and their families.
A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Larocca graduated from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina in 1979, and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1980. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and worked as a resident in the Family Medicine Department.
