Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 Denise Krochta

In today’s show we will be briefly discussing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program that is taught in about 75% of the school districts in the US and in 43 countries around the world. This program is designed to give kids the skills to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence. The question that […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Should We D.A.R.E? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What do you buy an addict for Christmas? Are you optimistic about the holidays or do you dread the holidays? Let’s talk about it and work through the possibilities, not the probabilities. Our guest for the show is Jay DiPaola, the owner of Choices. Choices is a retail bookstore in Manhattan that has been in […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Addiction and the Holidays appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Last week Denise spoke with a dad about how the holidays might be for his family with a son who is an addict. This week Denise interviews and addict in recovery about his thoughts on the holidays both from when he was actively addicted to drugs and now, in recovery. Again, listen and learn! The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – The Holidays: The Addict’s Point of View appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise talks with Rick, a dad who is very nervous about the holidays this year. His young teenage son, who has been abusing substances for a few years, will be getting out of a 60 day rehab to return to his family just in time for his 18th birthday and the holidays. The […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Dealing With Addiction During the Holidays appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Hank Hayes believes that discipline and an alternative approach can help people live an addiction and alcohol free life. Hank Hayes’ book “You’ve Been Lied To..The UNTOLD truth about mainstream alcohol and addiction treatment programs and the SECRETS on how to eliminate the problem for good” is his answer. He offers the 5 master key […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Another Perspective of Addiction Treatment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week we hear about an opportunity for anyone who is interested in the evolution of addiction treatment to attend a valuable conference with expert speakers about current events and history. Listen to Dr. Allen Berger tell Denise about the first annual “Evolution of Addiction Treatment” Conference. Also, Denise speaks with Dr. Horvath of Practical […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Goings on In The World of Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What is the best teen dating advice if your teen is “dating under the influence?” This show explores the cultural crisis our teens are facing including teen pregnancies, teen dating abuse and violence and especially the impact of teen drug and alcohol abuse in dating. Lisa Jander, the Teen Whisperer, does not promote teen dating […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Teens, Dating, Under the Influence appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

For the past few weeks Denise has been interviewing guests who offer valuable resources to those who love addicts and alcoholics. This week she interviews Susan King, who has created Pathway to Prevention, an online support organization for tackling prevention. She will also speak about an adjunct organization, Parent Pathway for those who are already […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Online Resources Important and Effective appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show is about the lengths a loved one will go to try to save an addict. Was he right to do what he did? Who really knows what is right and what is wrong when you love an addict? Most of us find ourselves with that dilemma more times than not. Brad DeHaven […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Dad, Drug Bust, Prescription Drugs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise is beginning a series of shows on resources for loved ones. She begins this week with a guest who heads a foundation that offers financial and treatment resources for troubled and addicted teens. Please listen to her interview with John Reuben of Savingteens.org. The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Saving Teens One Teen at a Time appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Reverend Canon Mary Richardson about the clergy and drug reform policy. Listen to another perspective regarding this current topic of conversation. Hear from Judge Jim Gray, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative for more enlightening thoughts. Is it just those who want to smoke marijuana and […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Clergy for Drug Policy Reform appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Tobacco has been around a long time. In the past 10 to 20 years it has been discovered that Big Tobacco consciously added addictive properties to cigarettes since the 1950s in order to keep “lifetime” customers. Many experts believe that nicotine causes more dependence than any other drug including alcohol, cocaine, or heroin. What do […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Is Smoking an Addiction or Just a Habit? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today we tackle the topic of food addiction. Is compulsive eating really an addiction? Doesn’t everyone use food for comfort at one time or another? Is that addiction? John Kiernan is the guest this week. He is a speaker and writer who is working on a book called “Recovery from the Food Relapse Cycle”. John […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Food Addiction: Deadlier than Drinking? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show features the promised interview of Denise’s son regarding his drug addiction and recovery. Denise and her listeners offer questions to be answered by her son, who has agreed to be as candid as possible to help the audience understand the thought process of an addict, from his perspective as an addict. Listen […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – A Son’s Drug Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Rand Teed, teacher of Drug Class in Canada, the country with the most prevalent use of marijuana ( US is second in use), speaks with Denise this week about marijuana. What does he teach the students and what does he learn from them about this drug? Learn science and statistics, thoughts and feelings about the […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Marijuana Harmless or Not? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise talks with a member of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) about these topics and more. What would happen if we legalized, decriminalized marijuana, all illegal drugs? “The Drug War is clearly not fulfilling any of its goals to reduce drug use or keep us safe.” This week’s guest is Howard Rahtz who […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Legalization, Decriminalization, Marijuana, Changing Drug Policy appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.