Shedding the Shame and Blame: A Mom's Story of Love for Her Addicted Child and Her Healing Journey
Listen in as Sandy Swenson—author, advocate and mom of an addicted child—shares her story and lived experiences with host William C. Moyers. Sandy talks about how understanding the distinction between...
1 Mai 201916min
Quality Standards in Addiction Treatment
As anyone who has searched for addiction treatment knows, there's no shortage of options, approaches and specialty programs available. What's missing are quality standards that consumers can use to de...
1 Mai 201913min
Addiction Recovery and Support for Families
Learn where to find help if your family is faced with addiction. Just as the alcoholic or addict needs help to get well, families need support to heal from the harm of addiction. Listen in as host Wil...
17 Apr 201916min
Addiction and Your Spirit: Recovering Hope
Addiction is defined as a disease of the body, mind and spirit, but the spiritual aspects of recovery often take a backseat to treating the physical and psychological symptoms. Listen in as noted psyc...
3 Apr 201917min
How Addiction Affects Your Body and Mind
Learn how addiction to alcohol or other drugs hijacks the brain and why people in active addiction continue drinking or using substances despite devastating effects. Recovery expert Marvin D. Seppala,...
20 Mar 201922min
What's the Harm in Vaping?
Vaping nicotine rather than smoking the drug is widely promoted as a safe way to wean off cigarettes, but the popular practice is exposing a new generation to risky substance use. Listen in as host Wi...
7 Mar 201914min
Family Roles When Addiction Takes Hold
With the best of intentions, families can fall into unhealthy roles when attempting to cope with a loved one's alcohol or drug addiction. Enabling, denying, blaming and preoccupation are common coping...
20 Feb 201917min
Cross Addiction: Substance Use Disorders and Compulsive Behaviors
Two different types of activities—substance use and compulsive behavior—increase dopamine output, producing a "feel good" sensation that can trigger and reinforce addiction. Host William C. Moyers tal...
6 Feb 201912min
