Subject: Re: Hunter
From: "George Kolodner" <[email-masked]>
To: "Kathleen Biden" <[email-masked]>
Cc: <[email-masked]>, "Babette Wise" <[email-masked]>, "Debbie Schechter" <[email-masked]>, "Elaine Altmire" <[email-masked]>, "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:20:55 -0400

Kathleen,
An important part of the current plan is to make sure that everyone's
treatment is protected and, at the same time, essential information is
communicated reliably. I think that it would be disruptive to this plan for
you to be involved with the level of details about Hunter's treatment that
you are requesting. We will work out a schedule that we think is
appropriate for Hunter's treatment and let you know if does not adhere to
it.
George Kolodner

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 5:34 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked]>
wrote:

> I'm sorry the email upset you.  I'm just looking for direction and
> advice.  Difficult to get conflicting advice.
>
> The girls and I are ready to support your out-patient program and hope you
> are feeling the support you need.
>
> I included you to make sure we are all on the same page.  I just want to
> do what is best for the girls and to help your sobriety.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 17 Jun 2016, at 4:44 PM, [email-masked] wrote:
>
> Sorry for the typos- very upsetting to me.
>
> RHB
> 202-333-1880
>
> On Jun 17, 2016, at 4:43 PM, [email-masked] wrote:
>
> Dr. I have not given my consent for Kathleen to receive any information.
> I'd you want a unbiased 3rd party opinion about how the meeting pleas call
> Debbie right away.
>
> RHB
> 202-333-1880
>
> On Jun 17, 2016, at 4:39 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> Ok.  So I can be clear, the program is five days a week, he has nothing on
> weekends, he is tested every day?  Is it appropriate for us to understand
> his commitment to program?  I know that eventually it tapers but would be
> helpful to know when that happens.  Is he also going to meetings every day?
>
>
> Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 17 Jun 2016, at 2:50 PM, George Kolodner <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> Kathleen,
> I am sorry to hear that you and your daughters are feeling such stress. My
> understanding of the current plan is:
> 1. Debbie will let you know if Hunter has relapsed or stop coming to the
> program so that you can restrict his contact with the girls.. We will not
> contact you as long as he is attending and abstinent.
> 2. Debbie and Elaine will be talking about their recommendation for the
> next contact -- I understand that Fathers Day is being considered -- and
> will call you after they have talked.
> I hope that this helps to clarify the situation.
> George Kolodner
>
> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 1:51 PM, Kathleen Biden <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
>> My girls were upset about their meeting with Debbie yesterday.  They feel
>> that the conflicting advice between specialists leaves them feeling like
>> they have been put in the middle and don't know what they are suppose to do.
>>
>> As for me, I still would like to feel reassured that he is attending the
>> program and being tested.  I haven't gotten that and don't know what the
>> best way to do it.  I leave it to you all.
>>
>> I want Hunter to be sober and live a life where he can feel good.  I want
>> to do what's best for him and protect my girls and their relationship with
>> Hunter.
>>
>> If the consensus is for Hunt to try out patient again, ok.  If it's best
>> for everyone for girls to resume talking and seeing Hunt, ok.  They, and I,
>> only want to do what is best for him.
>>
>> I am exhausted and don't want to make the decisions.  I want advice and
>> will follow it.  The girls feel like they have been left to make difficult
>> decisions regarding their dad.  I told them I'll support what the doctors
>> and therapists recommend.
>>
>> Please help us to make the right decision to support Hunt's sobriety
>> while protecting the well being of my daughters.
>>
>> Also, if you could agree on how best to notify me as to Hunt's attendance
>> and test results, that would be helpful.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
> --
> George Kolodner, M.D. DLFAPA FASAM
> Medical Director
> Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers
>
>

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George Kolodner, M.D. DLFAPA FASAM
Medical Director
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Center