The number one topic at the New Hampshire Caucus is heroin addiction.  All candidates for President are talking about it.  The President of the United States is talking about it.  Heroin Addiction is considered an epidemic.  Deaths and overdose statistics are staggering.  Do you know someone whose family is touched by heroin addiction?  It can […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Heroin Addiction Vaccine. Fantasy or Reality? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The number one topic at the New Hampshire Caucus is heroin addiction.  All candidates for President are talking about it.  The President of the United States is talking about it.  Heroin Addiction is considered an epidemic.  Deaths and overdose statistics are staggering.  Do you know someone whose family is touched by heroin addiction?  It can happen to anyone. So, what would you say if you knew there was a vaccine for heroin addiction in the "wings"? This week Denise interviews Dr. Kim...

Happy New Year! This is the first new show for the New Year and it is a show of hope and transformation. Denise interviews Ivana Grahovac, the executive director of Transforming Youth Recovery, which is an organization that supports the national collegiate recovery movement and provides oversight for five different strategic areas of focus for […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Transforming Youth Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Happy New Year! This is the first new show for the New Year and it is a show of hope and transformation. Denise interviews Ivana Grahovac, the executive director of Transforming Youth Recovery, which is an organization that supports the national collegiate recovery movement and provides oversight for five different strategic areas of focus for youth recovery, which she discusses in the interview. You will hear Ivana's personal story and transformation which offers hope to parents and young...

This week’s guest is Bill Williams, a director, theater teacher/acting coach, leader of creativity workshops, and freelance writer.  Bill is also devoted to fighting addiction in every way possible.  Listen to his interview to find out why. Check out Bill’s Blog   The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Where There’s a Will appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week's guest is Bill Williams, a director, theater teacher/acting coach, leader of creativity workshops, and freelance writer.  Bill is also devoted to fighting addiction in every way possible.  Listen to his interview to find out why. Check out Bill's Blog  

This show is all about planning a family gathering, gifting, celebrating the holidays all while trying to cope with loving an addict. Please listen and learn. Check out these resources to help with your plans. “Sudar”, Denise’s book in Spanish “Surviving Family Gatherings” Denise’s book “Sweat: A Practical Plan for Keeping Your Heart Intact While […] The post Addicted to Addicts – Are You Planning a Family Gathering? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This show is all about planning a family gathering, gifting, celebrating the holidays all while trying to cope with loving an addict. Please listen and learn. Check out these resources to help with your plans. "Sudar", Denise's book in Spanish "Surviving Family Gatherings (http://ktochka.wix.com/surviving)" Denise's book "Sweat: A Practical Plan for Keeping Your Heart Intact While Loving an Addict"...

This week is an interview with Natalie Costa, the executive producer of the documentary “Behind the Orange Curtain“. The documentary takes up the issue of just who is dying of prescription overdoses and why saying “My kid would never do that” just doesn’t ring true these days. Listen to her story and that of parents, […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Death by prescription drug overdose. It can happen to anyone! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week is an interview with Natalie Costa, the executive producer of the documentary “Behind the Orange Curtain (http://behindtheorangecurtain.net/)“. The documentary takes up the issue of just who is dying of prescription overdoses and why saying “My kid would never do that” just doesn’t ring true these days. Listen to her story and that of parents, educators, law enforcement and friends all taking place in the much talked about and filmed (The O.C., the Housewives of Orange County, etc...

In the last month Denise has traveled across the country to listen and be heard regarding the opiate epidemic in this country. From the Fed Up Rally at the White House and Washington Monument and the Unite to Face Addiction Rally (celebrating recovery), to the California Prescription Drug Overdose Summit in San Diego, it is […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Opioid Overdoses and Advocacy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In the last month Denise has traveled across the country to listen and be heard regarding the opiate epidemic in this country. From the Fed Up Rally at the White House and Washington Monument and the Unite to Face Addiction Rally (celebrating recovery), to the California Prescription Drug Overdose Summit in San Diego, it is important to know that there is beginning to be more talk and even some positive action. In this interview Denise discusses this problem with a Dad who, like Denise, has...

On this show we’ve talked about all kinds of relationships of loved ones with addicts. We’ve talked about the love of parents for their addicted children. We’ve talked about the love a husband for an addicted wife or vice versa. We’ve talked about grandparents loving their addicted children but having to raise their grandchildren because […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101- Growing Up Around Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this show we’ve talked about all kinds of relationships of loved ones with addicts. We’ve talked about the love of parents for their addicted children. We’ve talked about the love a husband for an addicted wife or vice versa. We’ve talked about grandparents loving their addicted children but having to raise their grandchildren because their adult children are not capable. This week Denise talks with Sarah, a young woman who grew up in a family who was just embracing early recovery when...

Are people aware of the Opioid Epidemic?  Have enough people been touched by this that everyone is aware of it?  The Fed Up Rally in Washington DC last weekend, October 3, 2015, was an effort to create more awareness for our law makers, government, and the general public.  The Rally and march to the White […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – The Opiate Epidemic: Where Do We Stand? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are people aware of the Opioid Epidemic?  Have enough people been touched by this that everyone is aware of it?  The Fed Up Rally in Washington DC last weekend, October 3, 2015, was an effort to create more awareness for our law makers, government, and the general public.  The Rally and march to the White House was impressive.  There was lots of sadness and anger.  Did you see anything about this in your local papers?  Did you see it on the National News?  Check out Denise's coverage on...

September is National Recovery Month.  On this week’s show Denise interviews Dr. John Kelly about the Recovery Research Institute and its goals.  The Institute was formed to conduct novel and rigorous addiction science , and summarizes, synthesizes, and disseminates existing research relating to treatment and recovery.  The ultimate goal of these efforts is to increase the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Recovery Research Institute: Harvard Psychiatry/Massachusetts General...

September is National Recovery Month.  On this week's show Denise interviews Dr. John Kelly about the Recovery Research Institute and its goals.  The Institute was formed to conduct novel and rigorous addiction science , and summarizes, synthesizes, and disseminates existing research relating to treatment and recovery.  The ultimate goal of these efforts is to increase the value, reach, and impact of their scientific endeavors nationally and globally in order to inform and enhance the...

The topic of drug use at music festivals seems to be kept “under wraps” until there is a tragedy at a big festival and we have to talk about it.  Denise thinks its time to talk about it.  Listen to her interview with Emmanuel Sferious, Founder of Dance Safe, a public non profit trying to […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Electronic Dance Music Festivals, Raves, and Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The topic of drug use at music festivals seems to be kept "under wraps" until there is a tragedy at a big festival and we have to talk about it.  Denise thinks its time to talk about it.  Listen to her interview with Emmanuel Sferious, Founder of Dance Safe, a public non profit trying to do something positive to change what happens at these events. What do we really know about these festivals?  Denise has many questions for Mr. Sferious.  It is a topic very unfamiliar to her and maybe to...

Denise does three interviews this week.  All related to the opioid crisis/epidemic. You will hear from Judy Rummler, of the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation and Fed Up grass roots coalition about the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC on October 3, 2015.  (Two weeks ago we heard from Greg Williams, campaign director of the Unite […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Rally for Support appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Denise does three interviews this week.  All related to the opioid crisis/epidemic. You will hear from Judy Rummler, of the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation and Fed Up grass roots coalition about the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC on October 3, 2015.  (Two weeks ago we heard from Greg Williams, campaign director of the Unite to Face Addiction Rally also in Washington DC on the same weekend). We will hear from Gretchen Bergman, from A New Path, an organization that works to reduce the stigma...

We often speak of possible paths to recovery on this show.  One of the most accepted and desired path is inpatient rehabilitation.  This week Denise speaks with Mark Gladden, CEO of Present Moments Recovery on his unique program.  His program director, Vicky Dyar also joins Denise and Mark to discuss conventional and holistic treatments as […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Present Moments Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We often speak of possible paths to recovery on this show.  One of the most accepted and desired path is inpatient rehabilitation.  This week Denise speaks with Mark Gladden, CEO of Present Moments Recovery on his unique program.  His program director, Vicky Dyar also joins Denise and Mark to discuss conventional and holistic treatments as well as other options. Also, remember that the month of September is National Recovery Month.  To find events in your area go here.