Special Guest “Tyler”, a teenager recovery from heroin addiction and other substance abuse. Hosted by Kurt, Bruce, Brad, and Shelley.

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A seventy-three-page report that was released by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University revealed that half of individuals who suffer from eating disorders also abuse alcohol and illicit drugs.

Our ancient ancestors all over the world discovered how to maximize human abilities of mind and spirit for healing and problem-solving. This system of spiritual medicine they developed is today known as “shamanism.”

A discussion about intervention with special guest Benjamin Randolph, MS, CADC III of Compassionate Interventions

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When we come off of a substance, any substance, our bodies have withdrawals.If we drink too much caffeine, take prescriptions drugs, consume alcohol and or even sugar it will produce a reaction in our body when we stop. This reaction can last for hours to weeks, and it can be annoying to life threatening.

When most people think of PTSD they think of a solider fighting a war. PTSD can be anything that is mentally and emotionally disturbing to a person. This can be a death, an accident, physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. Regardless of the event, PTSD is very real, very crippling for the individual and at time life consuming. Acupuncture has been very helpful in reducing, controlling, and eliminating PTSD.

Discussion about the dangers of over-the-counter drug abuse and addiction. Special guest “John”, an 18 year old in recovery, shares his story and experiences with Dramamine and other drugs.

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By Chy King
If you are reading this, then chances are you are somehow connected to alcoholism. Either you, your family, or someone you care about drinks to much, and can not seem to help themselves. For those of you that are dealing with this problem in a parent, you are particularly torn. You do not want to be the person that turns them in, and you do not w ant to live with their alcoholic ways any longer either. It is a double edged sword. Fortunately, there are some solutions …

I’m an addict named Bruce. I have always been fascinated by words and their meanings. Through out my recovery (April 1st, 1994), I have compiled a list of 100 principles that I would like to share with you. My goal is to share with you my experience of practicing these principles in my own life.