Addicted To Addicts: Survival 101 Denise Krochta

In the June 2015 issue of National Geographic Magazine a marijuana plant is on its cover and the feature article is all about marijuana and how science seeks to unlock marijuana’s secrets.  This is not the only media lately to feature this controversial plant.  It is in the news everywhere these days.  So, what do […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Marijuana. Legalize it? Decriminalize it? Don’t Touch It! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

With the new laws being passed in different states related to gay/same sex marriages,  the recent announcement by Bruce Jenner about his sexual orientation, and ongoing articles with his Kardashian family related to his being transgender, it is time to talk a bit about stigma. We have spoken often on this show about how there […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Stepping Stone: A Unique Program appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How was your Mother’s Day?  Was it a celebration or was it a day that made you sad?  When we have addicts in our lives, these kind of holidays can be extremely painful.  Since May is the month for Mothers and Mother’s Day, Denise is offering some solutions and support so the next time a […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Another Mother’s Day appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The topic this week is about resources for first responders for “protecting and healing their minds and hearts”. Denise speaks with Dan Willis who was a police officer for the past 25 years.  He has served as homicide detective, SWAT commander, and instructor for the San Diego Public Safety Institute, the county’s police academy, where he provided emotional-survival […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Aren’t We, As Loved Ones of Addicts, “First Responders”? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

One of the most asked questions is “what happens after our loved one comes out of rehab?”  We all want to know what our responsibilities are, if there is help we can offer, and what is the plan??? This week Denise interviews Matthew Cohen who is the Chapter head in South Florida of a grass […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Young People in Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What does the research indicate? Most people would agree that there is not just one way to treat addiction/alcoholism. Over the past few weeks there has been a lot in the news about AA and the 12 step programs, whether they work or not. There is always controversy when new methods are introduced that are […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Alcoholism/Addiction and Families appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Joe Schrank.  Joe has spent his life in and around active alcoholism.  After stabilizing his own post-undergrad depression and alcoholism, he returned to school and studied clinical social work.  Following a tenure at Promises in Malibu, CA, Joe established the first sober living facility in New York City, Loft 107. […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – SLAM: Sobriety, Learning, and Motivation appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Ibogaine is a hallucinogenic drug being used for the treatment of addiction.  It has been in and out of the news most recently when reality tv star Scott Disick (Of “Keeping Up With the Karashians” fame) went to Costa Rica for treatment for his addictions to alcohol and pills. This week Denise interviews Dr. Deborah […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What is Ibogaine? Is Addiction Treatment with Ibogaine a Viable Treatment? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show is all about celebration and hope. Join Denise in celebrating both the 5 year anniversary of her radio show, book, and business as well as the 10 year anniversary of her son’s recovery from addiction. Check out her gift to you at her website addictsfamilylifeline.com Listen to what she has come up […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Time to Celebrate! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Inhalants, Huffing, and a Dad’s Take on Addiction This week we are talking about a few different things but they all come together in the story of our guest, Kim Manlove.  Kim lost his 16 year old son to addiction and follows his passion now to educate, inspire, and advocate in the field of addiction. […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Inhalants, Huffing, and a Dad’s Take on Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

So many times we hear about children being taken from their parents who are addicts, or one or both of the parents have died because of their addictions, or the parents just are not capable of caring for their children.  There are many children in this situation these days.  They are in foster care, or […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101- Helping the Little Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“Cuffed?” A new documentary is being produced to explore how different people find recovery and that ” one size fits all” does not work when it comes to recovery, just as it doesn’t work in life in general. Angelica Hester is the founder of Little Birdie Films.  She is a director, editor, and producer who […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – The Various Paths to Recovery appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s show Denise interviews Dr. Emile Allen.  He is a crisis management expert.  We can all use some crisis management, don’t you think? Dr. Allen was a successful cancer surgeon when disaster hit and his life changed forever.  He talks to us this week about choices. If you are interested in talking to […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Yes, We Can Have Some Peace and Serenity While Loving an Addict appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

How often I hear this (not my kid!) when talking about the prevalence of addiction in young people.  I was one of these parents before my son began his spiral into his prescription drug and heroin addiction.  It is important to know these days that with the growth of prescription drug misuse and abuse, and […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101- Not My Kid! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Claudia Christian.  She is an American actress, writer, singer, musician, and director know for her role as Commander Susan Ivanova on the science fiction television series Babylon 5, as well as many other roles. Claudia is also an advocate for the Sinclair Method to help alcoholics, a little known method […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – The Sinclair Method: Can it offer Positive Changes for an Alcoholic? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What do we know about methadone and methadone clinics?  Denise really didn’t know that much about either but has been getting many inquiries from her listeners and decided it was time to find out the who, why, where, and what about them. Listen and learn about the possibilities and the details. This week she interviews […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Methadone and Methadone Clinics appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise speaks with Lesley Wirth, a transformational coach, spiritual counselor with a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology, and author of “Own Your Worth: A  Spiritual Journey through Food Compulsion to Self Love”.  Although Lesley primarily deals with women with eating disorders, her tools can be used by anyone in a position of being […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – How Can We Become Free From Addictions? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Happy New Year!  Because there are so many family members as part of this audience Denise thought it would be a good start to the new year to do a show on family systems, family integration in treatment programs, and just brainstorm with one of our experts on simple tools and strategies for families to […] The post Addicted to Addicts – Family and Addiction appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“The Gambler” is a new movie to be released on Christmas Day.  The screenplay is based on a movie of the same name from 1974. On this week’s show we are going to discuss gambling as an addiction. Is it, or not? The Holidays can bring lots of activities to the forefront that are sometimes […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Drug Abuse, Alcoholism, and Gambling appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week Denise gives a preview of a show that will be aired in the next few weeks on what some people are calling the “Thirteenth Step” of Alcoholics Anonymous.  There has been lots written and talked about in recent years about the fact that the criminal justice system regularly uses mandatory attendance at 12 […] The post Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – Understanding the Twelve Steps and What is the “Thirteenth Step”? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.