"The Gambler" is a new movie to be released on Christmas Day. The screenplay is based on a movie of the same name from 1974. On this week's show we are going to discuss gambling as an addiction. Is it, or not? The Holidays can bring lots of activities to the forefront that are sometimes hidden. I … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Drug Abuse, Alcoholism, and Gambling
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Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Understanding the Twelve Steps and What is the “Thirteenth Step”?
This week Denise gives a preview of a show that will be aired in the next few weeks on what some people are calling the "Thirteenth Step" of Alcoholics Anonymous. There has been lots written and talked about in recent years about the fact that the criminal justice system regularly uses mandatory … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Understanding the Twelve Steps and What is the “Thirteenth Step”?
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – An Outside/Inside Look at Living on the Streets
The Holidays are upon us and all of us know someone who is less fortunate than we are who will be "celebrating" the holidays as best they can. This week Denise interviews a woman who spends her working hours reaching out to those people who are homeless. She is out on the streets all week … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – An Outside/Inside Look at Living on the Streets
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Protecting Your Digital Identity
This week Denise speak's with an expert on cyber harassment, digital identities, privacy settings and many other things we question about posting and getting support online. Jon Moffat will answer questions sent in by you and those Denise has collected. He offers his email address: … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Protecting Your Digital Identity
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Naloxone or Naltrexone? Very Different Drugs That Sound Similar
After the show last week on Vivitrol (Naltrexone) many were confused and thought they would be hearing about a drug called Naloxone, a safe, non narcotic drug that works in minutes to reverse opiate overdose, used for decades in the Emergency Rooms across America. This week, Denise interviews … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Naloxone or Naltrexone? Very Different Drugs That Sound Similar
Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 – What Is Vivitrol? Who Needs to Know About This Drug?
On this week's show Denise interviews Dr. Paul Cassedy, a board certified addiction specialist, about the drug Vivitrol, used in medically assisted addiction treatment. Dr. Cassedy will answer your questions and the many questions Denise has, about this drug. Many of you have probably never even … [Read more...] about Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 – What Is Vivitrol? Who Needs to Know About This Drug?
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Do Your Kids Live With a Label?
This week on the show Denise speaks with Tim Petri, a social worker, who believes that when kids are labeled at a young age they eventually begin to believe that label and that they believe that is who they are, forever. What do you think about labeling kids? Listen to Denise discuss this topic in … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Do Your Kids Live With a Label?
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Making the 12 Steps “Kid Friendly”
Denise's guest this week, Debra Alessandra, is all about helping families to navigate the path of recovery together. Debra has a degree in Education and Sociology from Lycoming College. She is a life-long educator, former counselor, and the author of 12 Steps 12 Stories; an insightful and … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Making the 12 Steps “Kid Friendly”
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On this week's show Denise speaks with Jessica Yaffa, author of "Mine Until: My Journey Into and Out of the Arms of an Abuser", public speaker, and advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness, about domestic violence and its relationship to substance abuse and misuse. Jessica is also the Director of … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Planning Ahead for a Peaceful Holiday Season
This week's show is all about planning for a peaceful and joyful Holiday Season no matter what chaos and drama is in our lives. The discussion is about what we can do ahead of time so we plan before a crisis happens. Denise shares resources and tips that worked for her and things she learned from … [Read more...] about Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Planning Ahead for a Peaceful Holiday Season