Understanding the Twelve Steps (Part 1)  What do the Twelve-Steps mean? Where do they come from? How can I apply them to my life? In part one of this series, I will answer those questions and...

Addiction and Family Dynamics Part 2 (Children of Alcoholics and Addicts)  In this episode we discuss the various impact of growing up in an alcoholic family, or family where there was...

Addiction and Family Dynamics (Part 1)  Research into dysfunctional families marked by addiction and codependency have shown there are various 'rules' and 'roles' that dictate how members act...

Relapse Prevention Part 2 (3 Strategies) Episode 49 In this episode we will explore three more relapse prevention strategies to help you or a loved one stay sober from drugs, alcohol, or other...

Relapse Prevention Part 1 (3 Strategies) Episode 48 Learn three relapse prevention strategies to help you or a loved one overcome addictions. In this episode we will discuss medications used for...

Why Relapse is a Normal Part of Recovery (Episode 47)  While relapse is certainly not encouraged, it is usually a normal part of the addiction recovery process. Negative emotions are one of the...

Does an Addict Need Recovery Meetings to Stay Sober? (AA or NA) Episode 46  In this episode we answer the question. Do I need to go to recovery meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics...

Substance Addictions vs Process or Behavioral Addictions (Episode 45) Learn the differences and similarities between substance addictions vs behavioral or process addictions. I will explain...

6 Causes of Addiction and How they all Work Together (Episode 44) Ever wondered what causes addiction? In this show we will explore 6 causes: 1) Psychological Model 2) Family Model 3) Disease Model...

Alcohol Does Not Discriminate-Henry Ruggs (Episode 43) It does not matter how great life is, or how famous you are as we see in the case of the Henry Rugg’s (Raiders) DUI arrest. In a moment his...